Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage from roosevelt's four freedoms speech? let us say to the democracies: "we americans are vitally concerned in your defense of freedom. we are putting forth our energies, our resources and our organizing powers to give you the strength to regain and maintain a free world. we shall send you, in ever-increasing numbers, ships, planes, tanks, guns. this is our purpose and our pledge."\ a. americans must be prepared to make sacrifices to win the war. b. the united states must be prepared to thwart an enemy attack. c. americans must focus on fixing the problems in their own country.

A. Americans must be prepared to make sacrifices to win the war.

Explanation:

The State of the Union speech delivered by the then President of the USA, Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941, also more famously referred to as the "Four Freedoms Speech" states the need for the freedom and equality of everyone. In it, he stressed the importance of freedom of speech and religion, which are the wheels of a democratic nation.

The passage given in the question states his belief and readiness to be of help to any democratic nation in its fight against their enemies. He states that America is "putting forth our energies, our resources and our organizing powers to give you the strength to regain and maintain a free world. We shall send you, in ever-increasing numbers, ships, planes, tanks, guns. This is our purpose and our pledge".

This quote shows just how ready he/ the American people/ nation is ready to give a helping hand to anyone in need, for the upholding of democracy. This also suggests the readiness for America to make sacrifices in the name of democracy, stating that she must be prepared to make sacrifices if she is to win the war.

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the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.