Name: Group Name: Questions for FDR’s ‘Quarantine the Aggressors’ speech Look at the title of the speech: Which countries/people is FDR speaking about when he refers to the aggressors? (Think about what you learned in World History and what we’ve discussed previously.) - he refers to the people who are the attackers or the aggressors. Look at paragraphs three and four: How does FDR describe the current state of the world? Pull at least three phrases out of his speech he uses to support his views. -invasion of alien territory on violation of treaties -nations claiming freedom for themselves deny it to others. Look at paragraph six: According to FDR, how should nations best use their resources? What is happening in the 1930’s worldwide that makes rebuilding necessary? - instead of focusing on the war people should focus on rebuilding the economy Look at paragraphs seven and eight: Explain how FDR uses a medical analogy to describe the spread of violence during the 1930’s. - FDR is saying war should be stopped. Look over the entire speech: Summarize FDR’s purpose for giving this speech. Include at least two quotes from the speech that supports your opinion of the purpose. - to avoid involvement in war