Understanding Roosevelt's Challenges and Hitler's Response

The transcript discusses President Roosevelt's concerns about Hitler's growing ambitions and the inevitability of war. Despite his hands being tied by Congress and public opinion, Roosevelt made a personal appeal to Hitler to halt aggression. Hitler responded with sarcasm, dismissing Roosevelt's influence due to U.S. isolationist policies and neutrality laws, which frustrated Roosevelt as he realized his limited power in the global political arena.

What did President Roosevelt believe about the inevitability of war with Hitler?

• The public would eventually support a war.

• War could be avoided with diplomacy.

• War was unavoidable due to Hitler's ambitions.

• Congress would eventually declare war.

How did Hitler respond to Roosevelt's appeal to halt aggression?

• He ignored the appeal.

• He agreed to negotiate.

• He ridiculed Roosevelt with sarcasm.

• He threatened more aggression.

Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned by Hitler in his sarcastic reply?

• Sweden

• Portugal

• Italy

• Denmark

What was the main message Hitler conveyed to Roosevelt in his response?

• The U.S. should join the Axis powers.

• Roosevelt was a key player in world politics.

• The U.S. had significant influence over European affairs.

• Roosevelt was powerless in the global political game.

What were some of the political challenges Roosevelt faced domestically?

• Strong support for war from Congress.

• Isolationist pressures and neutrality laws.

• A unified public opinion in favor of war.

• Complete freedom to act against Hitler.

Why did Hitler believe Roosevelt had a 'big political headache'?

• Isolationists in the U.S. limited his actions.

• Roosevelt was planning to join the Axis.

• Roosevelt had too much support from Congress.

• The U.S. economy was failing.

What was the impact of Hitler's response on Roosevelt's frustration?

• It deepened his frustration.

• It alleviated his frustration.

• It had no impact on his frustration.

• It made him more optimistic.