Address.
We know that America thrives when every person can
find independence and pride in their work, when the
wages of honest labor liberate families from the brink
of hardship. We are true to our creed when a little girl
born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the
same chance to succeed as anybody else, because
she is an American; she is free, and she is equal.
Read the excerpt from President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt's "New Deal" speech from 1932.
What do the people of America want more than
anything else? To my mind, they want two things
work, with all the moral and spiritual values that go
with it; and with work, a reasonable measure of
security-security for themselves and for their wives
and children. Work and security-these are more than
Which idea is emphasized in both speeches?
A. the idea that hard work breeds both satisfaction
and dignity
B. the idea that those who work hard deserve to be
treated fairly
C. the idea that only those who work hard deserve
respect
D. the idea that hard work and sacrifice lead to
success
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The idea emphasized in both speeches is:
A. the idea that hard work breeds both satisfaction and dignity.
Both excerpts highlight the importance of work and the values associated with it, such as pride and independence in labor, which contribute to the overall dignity of individuals and families.
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