Speeches that Inspire

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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main theme of John F. Kennedy’s “peace speech” at American University?
Space exploration
Nuclear disarmament and global peace
Economic growth
U.S. military expansion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might it be difficult to deliver a passionate speech about peace?
Peace is an abstract concept with no clear actions
Peace speeches lack emotional appeal
People prefer war over peace
Passionate speeches only work for war-related topics
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what ways could JFK’s perspective on peace be seen as naive?
He ignored the role of the Soviet Union
He underestimated U.S. involvement in global conflicts
He proposed unrealistic solutions
All of the above
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who delivered the speech "The White Man and the Red," and in what year?
Chief Joseph, 1877
Red Jacket, 1906
Sitting Bull, 1890
Tecumseh, 1810
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main message of Haile Selassie’s appeal to the League of Nations in 1936?
Requesting support for Ethiopia against Italian invasion
Promoting European colonial expansion
Encouraging world disarmament
Advocating for a new trade agreement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Robert Menzies’ 1942 speech, "The Forgotten People," primarily addresses which issue?
The rights of the working class
The importance of the middle class
The struggles of indigenous Australians
Post-war economic policies
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Jawaharlal Nehru’s "A Tryst with Destiny" considered a defining moment in Indian history?
It marked India’s independence from British rule
It announced India’s entry into World War II
It declared India a monarchy
It was a plea for foreign aid
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