When President Roosevelt gave his Four Freedoms speech in 1941, much of
his audience opposed getting involved in World War II, which was raging in
Europe at the time. Read the following excerpt:
In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look
forward to a world founded upon four essential human
freedoms.
The first is freedom of speech and expression -
everywhere in the world.
The second is freedom of every person to worship God in
his own way - everywhere in the world.
The third is freedom from want....
The fourth is freedom from fear....
Which best explains the role that the theme of "freedom" plays in this
excerpt?
A. It helps Roosevelt convince Americans that the United States
must act quickly to enter the war.
B. It helps Roosevelt convince Americans that war is dangerous and
expensive.
C. It helps Roosevelt convince Americans that everyone is entitled to
freedom.
D. It helps Roosevelt convince Americans that future generations will
think highly of the United States if it doesn't enter the war.