Question

What argument is Franklin D. Roosevelt making in this excerpt from his "Four Freedoms" speech?

Answer 1

B)Americans should not depend on Britain’s navy to keep Nazi Germany in check.

Answer 2

Answer:

A)Americans should not assume that they are safe from attack and so must be prepared for war

Explanation:

In this excerpt, Roosevelt warns listeners that even though many believe the US is free of an attack and that no nation would likely commit to attack American territory, America should be prepared for any retaliation by those who are selfish enough to try to stop the freedom of the people, that is, Roosevel warns that even if the possibility is small, the US should prepare to face Nazi Germany or its allies. The part of the excerpt that makes this clear is:

"We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.

I have recently pointed out how quickly the tempo of modern warfare could bring into our very midst the physical attack which we must eventually expect if the dictator nations win this war."