Question

i address you, the members of the seventy - seventh congress, at a moment unprecedented in the history of the union. i use the word unprecedented, because at no previous time has american security been as seriously threatened from without as it is today.
—franklin d. roosevelt, four freedoms speech: annual message to congress on the state of the union, january 6, 1941
which emotion is roosevelt most likely trying to create in this passage from his four freedoms speech?
a. fear that congress will refuse to approve funds for the war
b. anger that another country would dare to attack america
c. urgency that america must do something or risk being attacked
d. regret that america didnt start supporting the war sooner

Explanation:

Roosevelt emphasizes the threat to American security as "unprecedented" and "seriously threatened from without." This language is designed to convey a sense of immediacy and the need for action. Options A (fear about funds) is not directly supported by the text. Option B (anger at another country) is not the main emotion here - the focus is on the threat and need for response. Option D (regret about not starting earlier) is not mentioned. The key is the urgency to act to avoid being attacked (as the security threat is so severe), which aligns with Option C.

Answer:

C. Urgency that America must do something or risk being attacked