Read the excerpts from Roosevelt's "Four

Question

Freedoms" speech and Lincoln's
"Gettysburg Address."

Roosevelt

Since the beginning of our American history, we have
been engaged in change in a perpetual peaceful
revolution a revolution which goes on steadily,
quietly adjusting itself to changing conditions-without
the concentration camp or the quick-lime in the ditch.
The world order which we seek is the cooperation of
free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized
society.

This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and
heads and hearts of its millions of free men and
women; and its faith in freedom under the guidance of
God. Freedom means the supremacy of human rights
everywhere Our support noes to those who struggle

Which theme is expressed in both excerpts?

A. Americans must never forget the unfinished work
of deceased soldiers.

B. Americans must continue the deceased soldiers'
fight to preserve both democracy and equality.

C. Americans must create a new form of government
to honor lost soldiers.

D. Americans must dedicate their lives to honoring
those soldiers who lost their lives in a previous war.

Answer 1

The theme expressed in both excerpts is best represented by option B: Americans must continue the deceased soldiers' fight to preserve both democracy and equality.

In Roosevelt's excerpt, he emphasizes the importance of freedom, human rights, and a cooperative world order, which aligns with the values of democracy and equality. Lincoln’s "Gettysburg Address" reflects on the sacrifices made by soldiers to ensure that a government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish — a core principle of democracy and equality. Both excerpts underscore the idea of continuing the struggle for these ideals.