AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
Question
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The Four Freedoms cannot help African Americans
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Claims of fighting for democracy abroad are inconsistent with segregation at home.
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Involvement in World War II is not in the best interest of the United States.
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The democratic principles of the United States are best kept at home.
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Detailed explanation-1: -As America entered the war these “four freedoms” – the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from want, and the freedom from fear – symbolized America’s war aims and gave hope in the following years to a war-wearied people because they knew they were fighting for freedom.
Detailed explanation-2: -In helping Britain, President Roosevelt stated, the United States was fighting for the universal freedoms that all people deserved. At a time when Western Europe lay under Nazi domination, Roosevelt presented a vision in which the American ideals of individual liberties should be extended throughout the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -In an address known as the Four Freedoms speech (technically the 1941 State of the Union address), he proposed four fundamental freedoms that people “everywhere in the world” ought to enjoy: Freedom of speech. Freedom of worship. Freedom from want.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the end, freedom from want not only inspires feelings of contentment and joy, but also frees us to follow our passions, discover our talents, and cultivate our skills.