Question

john f. kennedy was the thirty - fifth president of the united states. in january 1961, when kennedy gave this speech at his inauguration as president, the cold war was raging between the united states and the soviet union. fear of communism and its threat to democratic principles was widespread, and people feared that deadly nuclear weapons could be used at any moment.
john f. kennedy’s inaugural address
we observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end as well as a beginning—signifying renewal as well as change. for i have sworn before you and almighty god the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three - quarters ago.
look at the paragraphs that begin on page 1 and end at the top of page 3. how do these three paragraphs provide structure for the passage?
by presenting a narrative tale of hardship and survival
by comparing modern ideals to the ideals of the nation’s founders
by explaining the causes of modern american revolutions
by detailing the process by which political parties develop

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option about a "narrative tale of hardship and survival" does not match the content, as the passage is about an inaugural address and its context, not a survival narrative.
• The second option, "by comparing modern ideals to the ideals of the nation’s founders", aligns with the text. The passage mentions Kennedy taking the same oath as forebears, indicating a comparison between modern (his) and founding ideals.
• The third option about "causes of modern American revolutions" is incorrect, as the passage focuses on the Cold War context and the inaugural address, not revolutions.
• The fourth option about "detailing the process by which political parties develop" is incorrect, as the passage does not discuss party development.

Answer:

B. by comparing modern ideals to the ideals of the nation’s founders