Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of A
mericans--born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage--and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. What is Kennedy's purpose for using the phrase "the torch has been passed?"
A. to thank the Americans who have sacrificed for peace and human rights.
B. to threaten adversaries that any interference with America's quest for peace will not be tolerated.
C. to encourage all countries, friend and foe alike, to participate in the Olympic games.
D. to represent the passing on of responsibility by referencing a well known, meaningful practice
The correct answer is D) to represent the passing on of responsibility by referencing a well known, meaningful practice.
Kennedy's purpose for using the phrase "the torch has been passed was to represent the passing on of responsibility by referencing a well known, meaningful practice.
He referred to the "new generation of Americans--born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage." These Americans had the responsibility to work for the benefit of the United States despite the difficult circumstances and threats. That is why he expressed the quote "do not ask what this country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
" that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government"
The Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention the Federal Convention, or the Grand Convention at Philadelphia) took place from May 25 to September 17, 1787, in the old Pennsylvania State House (later known as Independence Hall because of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence there
D. Because it is true the 19th amendment was about both sexes being able to vote, the 26th amendment was about lowering the age. Both of them get a wider range of people in the voting process.
