Question 16 of 24Read the following passage from Joseph Stalin's radio broadcast shortly after Germany invaded the USSR in 1941:Such popular levies must be raised in every city which is in danger of an enemy invasion, all the working people must be roused to defend our freedom, our honor, our country — in our patriotic war against German fascism.In order to insure a rapid mobilization of all forces of the peoples of the USSR, and to repulse the enemy who treacherously attacked our country, a State Committee of Defense has been formed in whose hands the entire power of the State has been vested.Which argument is most clearly developed by the rhetoric used in the passage?A.Russia may be forced to yield its power to Germany in the near future.B.Russia is confident that its democratic government will overcome fascism.C.The working people of Russia have to be awakened from their peaceful slumber.D.The defense of Russia depends on the government taking complete control of the nation's resources.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 19 of 24Which of the following excerpts from Joseph Stalin's 1941 radio broadcast would best be classified as incendiary, or designed to stir up conflict?A.Is it really true that the German Fascist troops are invincible?B.Men of the Red Army are displaying unexampled valor.C.The enemy is crafty, unscrupulous, experienced in deception.D.We must reckon with all this and not fall victims to provocation.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 5 of 10Based on what is known about Stalin from history, which statement from his speech is the best example of hypocrisy?A.[The enemy] is out to seize our lands watered with our sweat, to seize our grain and soil secured by our labor.B.. . . the historic utterance of the British Prime Minister Churchill regarding aid to the Soviet Union and the declaration of the U.S.A. Government signifying readiness to render aid to our country . . .C.The perfidious military attack on our Fatherland, begun on June 22 by Hitler Germany, is continuing.D.The [Soviet] State Committee of Defense has entered its functions and calls upon all our people to rally around the Party of Lenin-Stalin . . .SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 7 of 10What was one purpose of Stalin's speech?A.To discourage Germans from going to war with the USSRB.To restructure the agricultural industry during wartimeC.To organize the Red Army troopsD.To incite anger against HitlerSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 6 of 10In Stalin's rhetorical situation, who was his audience?A.Soviet and German armies in their encampmentsB.World powers seeking to go to war with the USSRC.The Soviet population that was under attack by NazisD.Military strategists and generals appointed by Stalin

Question 15 of 24Read the following excerpts from two speeches given by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the onset of America's entrance into World War II in 1941. The first one was given to Congress and the second one was a radio address to the nation:1. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.2. We are now in the midst of a war, not for conquest, not for vengeance, but for a world in which this nation, and all that this nation represents, will be safe for our children.Which most accurately describes a major difference in the emphasis between the two speeches?A.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 promises perseverance to gain victory.B.Both speeches use hyperbole to inflate the need for war with Japan.C.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 relies on FDR's integrity to persuade Americans.D.Unlike Speech #1, Speech #2 stirs up fear to muster support.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS