Question
"Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her [America's] heart... be. But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own."
- John Quincy Adams 1821
Which of the following options best describes the passage above?
A John Quincy Adams believed monsters existed....
B John Quincy Adams was calling for an American empire.
C John Quincy Adams thinks the U.S. should nurture or support freedom abroad.
D None of these
- John Quincy Adams 1821
Which of the following options best describes the passage above?
A John Quincy Adams believed monsters existed....
B John Quincy Adams was calling for an American empire.
C John Quincy Adams thinks the U.S. should nurture or support freedom abroad.
D None of these
Answers
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C John Quincy Adams thinks the U.S. should nurture or support freedom abroad.
This option best captures the essence of the passage, as it highlights America's role as a supporter of freedom and independence without seeking to impose its will or interfere aggressively in the affairs of other nations.
This option best captures the essence of the passage, as it highlights America's role as a supporter of freedom and independence without seeking to impose its will or interfere aggressively in the affairs of other nations.