There are many more millions in Britain and elsewhere bravely shielding the great flame of democracy from the blackout of barbarism. It is not enough for us merely to trim the wick, or polish the glass. The time has come when we must provide the fuel in ever-increasing amounts to keep that flame alight.-Franklin Roosevelt, March 1941In this speech, President Roosevelt is discussing the reasons behind what action?

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

“There are many more millions in Britain and elsewhere bravely shielding the great flame of democracy from the blackout of barbarism. It is not enough for us merely to trim the wick, or polish the glass. The time has come when we must provide the fuel in ever-increasing amounts to keep that flame alight.”-Franklin Roosevelt, March 1941In this speech, President Roosevelt is discussing the reasons behind what action?

(A) declaring war on Germany

(B) establishing the United Nations

(D) developing the atomic bomb

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THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I