Analyzing US World War II Political Messages — Quiz Answers

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy. How does the phrase "appetite above patriotism” help Roosevelt achieve his purpose?

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster along with it. Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy. Open image in full-screen view Both the speech and the poster use

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster along with it. Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy. Open image in full-screen view Both the speech and the poster convey the importance of

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster along with it. Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy. Open image in full-screen view Which is a difference between the speech and the poster?

Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. I cannot prophesy. I cannot tell you when or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe. But we are going to strike—and strike hard. The primary purpose behind Roosevelt’s words in this excerpt is to

What are President Roosevelt’s primary purposes in his State of the Union address? Choose three correct answers.

Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. I cannot prophesy. I cannot tell you when or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe. But we are going to strike—and strike hard. . . . Of course, there have been disturbances and inconveniences—and even hardships. And there will be many, many more before we finally win. Yes, 1943 will not be an easy year for us on the home front. We shall feel in many ways in our daily lives the sharp pinch of total war.

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. We take off our hats to the farmers who have faced an unprecedented task of feeding not only a great Nation but a great part of the world. What is the effect of repeating the word great in this excerpt?

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative importance; we must exercise a sense of proportion. How does repetition of the phrase "we must” help Roosevelt achieve his purpose?