Roosevelt did not mention Germany and the war in Europe in his speech because his main aim was to make sure that America stayed out of the war. He did not want the American people to become involved in foreign wars. What he did do, however, is provide weapons to the Allies to help them fight the war. It would seem that by providing the Allies with weapons he was hoping that the citizens of the USA would never become involved in the war.
<u>Answer:</u>
The correct answer option is A. The Persian Wars began.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Out of the events mentioned in given answer options, we are to determine whether which of them happened first.
The correct option is 'The Persian Wars began'.
The Persian War began in 500 BC as a result of a revolt between the Greek cities in Asia Minor against the Persian conquerors.
The assistance given to the Ionians in their rebellion against the Persia and Darius (its ruler) became the main reason why the whole conflict started.