The Speech
What year did Roosevelt give the "Four Freedoms" speech?
1941
Name one of the four freedoms.
Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear
Biased or misleading information to promote a cause
Propaganda
Fill in the blank: "We must beware of selfish men who would ______ the American eagle."
Clip the wings of the American eagle
Why do you think Roosevelt used the word "freedom" instead of "law" or "policy"
Freedom sounds more inspiring and emotional
Who was his audience?
U.S. Congress/State of the Union/Americans
Which freedom is about religion?
Freedom of worship
The act of giving in to demands in order to keep peace
Appeasement
What does the eagle represent?
American / national strength / national freedom
Recently, Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily taken off air. Which of Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms does this situation connect to?
What major event was happening in the world at the time?
World War II
Which freedom is about safety from war?
Freedom from fear
Reducing or eliminating weapons
Disarmament
Why did Roosevelt mention higher taxes?
To show sacrifice was needed at home to support the war effort
Which freedom would be hardest to protect worldwide?
Freedom from fear (because of wars and conflicts)
What did Roosevelt call "softheaded"?
Believing the U.S. could stay out of war by avoiding involvement or giving into the propaganda
How do the freedoms connect to both America and the world?
They protect rights at home and promote peace worldwide
Give one example of propaganda.
Examples will vary: posters, ads, slogans that push a one-sided message
What freedom is shown in this quote: ''The cooperation of free countries''?
Freedom from fear
How does the speech connect to WWII?
It encouraged support for U.S. involvement and explained the fight for democracy
Why was this speech important for America?
It prepared Americans for possible involvement in WWII and explained the nation's goals
Which freedom do you think is most important today, and why?
Answers will vary
Create a short 5-second skit showing this vocab word (other teams guess the word). *See teacher for your word
Example: arguing loudly and fighting to show “turmoil.”
Rewrite one of Roosevelt’s lines in your own words.
Answers will vary
Give a modern example of "freedom from fear."
Examples: safety from terrorism, gun violence, or war