Question

President Roosevelt gave his Four Freedoms speech in 1941 as his State of

the Union address, asking Congress and the American people to support
those fighting Hitler and his allies. Read the following excerpt:
In fulfillment of this purpose we will not be intimidated by
the threats of dictators that they will regard as a breach of
international law or as an act of war our aid to the
democracies which dare to resist their aggression. Such
aid is not an act of war, even if a dictator should
unilaterally proclaim it so to be.
How does this excerpt develop the theme that the United States should get
involved in World War II?
A. It explains that the United States should oppose Hitler even if he
declares it an act of war.
O B. It describes all dictators as dominating rulers.
O C. It argues that Hitler will not view sending aid to help his enemies
as an act of war.
D. It establishes the United States as the hero that will conquer the
villain

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. It explains that the United States should oppose Hitler even if he declares it an act of war.

Step-by-step explanation

In Franklin D Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech, this president argues why the United States should get involved in the conflict of World War II by providing support to European democracies despite threats from dictators (especially Hitler) in opposition to these actions, as expressed by saying that "This aid is not an act of war, even if a dictator should unilaterally proclaim that it is". According to the above, the theme or idea in the text is A.