Question

Read this excerpt from a speech that some people believe marked the beginning of the Cold War. Then answer the question.

But what we have to consider here to-day while time remains, is the permanent prevention of war and the establishment of conditions of freedom and democracy as rapidly as possible in all countries.

–The Sinews of Peace,
Winston Churchill

Which information from the primary source would be important to include in notes? Check all that apply.

Churchill’s speech called for avoiding war and establishing democracy.
The Sinews of Peace was a famous speech made by Winston Churchill.
Winston Churchill advocated war to establish freedom and democracy.
Cold War–era speeches, such as The Sinews of Peace, are important sources to read.

Answer 1

Select the first two.

- Churchill’s speech called for avoiding war and establishing democracy. (Directly stated.)
- The Sinews of Peace was a famous speech made by Winston Churchill. (Title and author appear in the excerpt.)

Do not select the others: the third contradicts the text, and the fourth is an interpretation rather than information contained in the primary source.