FDR's Four Freedoms and WWII

Keith·

History

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Grade Level11th Grade

SubjectHistory

Original Prompt

Design a worksheet examining how FDR's Four Freedoms Speech articulated American values that eventually justified U.S. intervention in World War II. Include primary source excerpts with guided analysis questions that help students identify and explain each freedom and connect them to specific wartime threats. Incorporate differentiated scaffolding for various reading levels while maintaining rigor through critical thinking questions about the speech's significance and legacy. Have students evalu...

This learning resource focuses on Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech delivered on January 6, 1941, which aimed to articulate the fundamental American values justifying U.S. intervention in World War II. The speech advocates for freedoms such as speech, religion, want, and fear, positioning them as universal rights necessary to combat the threats posed by fascist and totalitarian regimes. The resource guides students through an analysis of the speech's implications using primary source excerpts, highlighting the values that shaped American foreign policy during a time of isolationism and conflict. Students are prompted to explore how these freedoms were challenged by the Axis powers and reflect on their relevance in contemporary society.