Four Freedoms

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Read about the History of the Four Freedoms Speech Here: FDR Four
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1. What day did Franklin D. Roosevelt deliver the Four Freedoms speech?

2. What was the intention of this speech?

Listen and read along

Four Freedoms Speech

Vocabulary
(Write down at least 5 words from the speech that you did not know or
were unclear of. Look up the definition before moving on and include
them on the chart below)
Dictionary

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What three things were threatened According to the speech, who or

by the events far beyond our
borders?
1.
2.
3.
Those, who would give up essential
liberty to purchase a little
temporary safety, deserve neither
liberty nor safety.
What do you think FDR means by
this quote?
what, were threatening Democratic
nations?
We must especially beware of that
small group of selfish men who
would clip the wings of the
American eagle in order to feather
their own nests.
What type of men is he referring to?

In your own words, describe one What cannot be bought at the cost
national policy that is discussed. of other peoples freedom?

Name three ways America was

preparing to assist in the conflict
overseas?
Up until then, the United States The assistance that would be sent
was in a stance of isolation. would not be repaid in dollars, but
FDR was asking congress for would instead by repaid how?
increased new appropriations and
authorizations. Essentially, what
was he asking for?

In one sentence explain why In one sentence, what does

freedom of speech is important? freedom of worship mean to you?

In one sentence summarize what In one sentence argue how

freedom from want means? freedom from fear is/isnt
relevant to our world today?

In the latter part of the speech there are many quotes that emphasize
Americas need to aid foreign friends. Write down one quote that FDR
uses to convince Americans that they must help. Discuss why you picked
that quote, what makes it powerful?

Imagine you were on the side of isolationism prior to this speech. Did this
speech change your mind on the role that the United States needed to
play in regards to international affairs? Why or why not?