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Roosevelt states that the beliefs of the Axis powers are in direct opposition to the beliefs of ✔ the United Statesthe rest of the worldGermany.
Roosevelt uses kindhumorous✔ harsh language to describe the “new order” of the Axis powers.
Reread this excerpt from Roosevelt’s speech.In this excerpt, Roosevelt is speaking out against the evils of democracy✔ dictatorshipsalliances.
President Roosevelt asks Americans to do many things to help their allies in Europe defend themselves from Germany. Check those ideas you found in the passage you read..
An arsenal is a warehouse for weapons.In a paragraph, describe what you think Roosevelt meant when he described the United States as the “arsenal of democracy.”
American factories would protect democracy in Europe. Weapons would be necessary to defend democracy from Hitler. The United States is like a warehouse, or protector, of democracy. It is important to protect democracy, even if it means making weapons of war.
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How successful was Roosevelt in persuading his listeners to agree with his point of view? Do you think this speech was successful?Write a paragraph in which you tell whether or not this speech was successful and why.
Roosevelt appealed to people’s sense of how governments should treat their people. Roosevelt appealed to people’s sense of pride in being an American. Roosevelt reassured people that the goal was not to enter the war if it could be helped. Roosevelt gave people a way to direct their efforts to keep the world safe for democracy.
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