President Roosevelt delivered this speech to Congress on January 6, 1941, at a time when the U.S. had not officially entered Wor
ld War II. Given the historical context, which of the following best explains Roosevelt's emphasis on these four specific freedoms? A.
He believed that other nations should adopt the U.S. Bill of Rights.
B.
He wanted to prevent the U.S. from entering World War II.
C.
He wanted to end World War II before the U.S. became involved.
D.
He believed that people were being oppressed throughout the world.
Explanation: The Speech Was About the Four Freedoms (technically the 1941 State of the Union address), he proposed four fundamental freedoms that people "everywhere in the world" ought to enjoy: Freedom of speech. Freedom of worship. Freedom from want.
The answer is that all men are created equal, endowed with certain fundamental rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
