Question

What phrase from the passage best represents what Roosevelt is asking from the American people in this passage? (4 points)

Question 9 options:
1) Enjoyment of the fruits of scientific progress
2) Inner and abiding strength
3) Personal sacrifice
4) Freedom of speech

Answer 1

Franklin Roosevelt's "State of the Union Address, 1941," excerpt
(…) For there is nothing mysterious about the foundations of a healthy and strong democracy. The basic things expected by our people of their political and economic systems are simple. They are:
Equality of opportunity for youth and for others.
Jobs for those who can work.
Security for those who need it.
The ending of special privilege for the few
The preservation of civil liberties for all.
The enjoyment of the fruits of scientific progress in a wider and constantly rising standard of living.

These are the simple, basic things that must never be lost sight of in the turmoil and unbelievable complexity of our modern world. The inner and abiding strength of our economic and political systems is dependent upon the degree to which they fulfill these expectations.
Many subjects connected with our social economy call for immediate improvement. As examples:
We should bring more citizens under the coverage of old-age pensions and unemployment insurance.
We should widen the opportunities for adequate medical care.
We should plan a better system by which persons deserving or needing gainful employment may
obtain it.

I have called for personal sacrifice. I am assured of the willingness of almost all Americans to respond to that call.

Answer 2

Ill give a medal and become your fan to whoever can help me

Answer 3

freeom of speech

Answer 4

personal sacrifice