Read the following excerpt from a speech by President Harry S. Truman following the Allied victory in World War II:God grant that in our pride of the hour, we may not forget the hard tasks that are still before us; that we may approach these with the same courage, zeal, and patience with which we faced the trials and problems of the past four years.What is Truman's most likely purpose in this excerpt?A.To persuade the audience to continue to work for peaceB.To express joy at an unexpected victoryC.To celebrate the supremacy of the American militaryD.To remind the audience that his cause is worthwhileSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2 of 10Read this excerpt from a speech given by President Harry S. Truman shortly before sending troops to Korea:The Communists in the Kremlin are engaged in a monstrous conspiracy to stamp out freedom all over the world. If they were to succeed, the United States would be numbered among their principal victims.What feeling is Truman most likely trying to evoke in the audience?A.A threatened feelingB.A patriotic feelingC.An enthusiastic feelingD.A stubborn feelingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 10Read this excerpt from President Harry S. Truman's Korean War speech:The best time to meet the threat is in the beginning. It is easier to put out a fire in the beginning when it is small than after it has become a roaring blaze. And the best way to meet the threat of aggression is for the peace-loving nations to act together. If they don't act together, they are likely to be picked off, one by one.Which sentence best summarizes Truman's persuasive strategy in this part of the speech?A.Truman triggers fear in the audience by suggesting freedom could be lost.B.Truman repeats important words to create an ominous rhythm.C.Truman uses strong language to discredit his political opponents.D.Truman compares the situation to a fire, creating a logical explanation for war.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What did President Harry Truman say was his reason for giving the order to use the atomic bomb? To save lives by ending the war as quickly as possible To demonstrate the weapon's power to the Soviet Union As an act of justice in response to the Pearl Harbor attack He believed it was what Franklin Roosevelt would have wanted.

What can the reader infer President Truman wanted to accomplish in his speech about the Taft-Hartley Bill?

How did President Truman respond to the events in Korea?