The "Four Freedoms" Speech - Review

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What is tyranny?

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Cruel rule over a nation or people.

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What immediate course of action is Roosevelt saying that the U.S. should pursue?

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Building up its supply of military weapons.

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What is appeasement?

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Giving into demands in order to keep peace.

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What is a noun phrase?

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A group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence, e.g., 'the funny kid'.

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What appeals to emotion in rhetoric?

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Pathos.

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What is the definition of democracy?

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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What is the significance of the Four Freedoms?

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They represent fundamental human rights: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

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What does 'freedom of speech' entail?

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The right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.

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What does 'freedom of worship' mean?

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The right to practice any religion or none at all.

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What is 'freedom from want'?

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The right to an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, and housing.