How successful was Roosevelt in persuading his listeners to agree with his point of view? Do you think this speech was successful?Write a paragraph in which you tell whether or not this speech was successful and why.

Answer:

Roosevelt’s speech was successful because he connected the defense of democracy to American values and appealed to listeners’ pride in their country. He warned against governments that mistreated their people, but reassured Americans that he wanted to avoid entering the war if possible. By encouraging people to support the effort to keep the world safe for democracy, he gave listeners a way to act on their concerns.