Question

Why did Roosevelt deliver the "Four Freedoms" as part of the State of the Union address?

A) to remind Americans that "freedom isn't free"
B) to get the United States ready to fight in World War II
C) to people know why they had reasons to fear for their freedom
D) to provide a reason for why the United States should abandon the isolationist policies that emerged out of World War I

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

FDR's "Four Freedoms" speech was given to provide a reasoning for why the United States should abandon the isolationist policies that emerged out of World War I. The rest of the world was involved in fighting WWII. The Japanese had not attacked Pearl Harbor. It was only a matter of time that the US would have to abandon the isolationist policies and help fight against the tyranny that was overtaking Europe.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

The "Four Freedoms" speech was given on January 6th 1941. The goal of this speech was to move America away from this isolationist policy, as he discussed how the freedoms of individuals all over the world were at stake in World War II.

Roosevelt discusses how their are four freedoms that individuals all over the world should have. This includes freedom from fear, freedom of speech, freedom to worship God in any way they want, and freedom from want. During the time of this speech, millions of people did not have these rights thanks to reigns of totalitarian dictators such as Mussolini and Hitler. FDR argues that America should play a role in helping these citizens gain these freedoms.