Question

vice president johnson, mr. speaker, mr. chief justice, president eisenhower, vice president nixon, president truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens: 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 forbears prescribed nearly a century and three - quarters ago. the world is very different now. for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. and yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe—the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of god. we dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. this much we pledge—and more. to those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. united there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. divided there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. which best describes the main idea of the fourth paragraph, which begins “we dare not to,” in john f. kennedy’s inaugural address? options: 1. united states’ citizens remember the history of their country and value freedom. 2. the new generation of united states’ citizens will continue to fight for freedom. 3. the new generation is committed to fighting only for human rights in their country. 4. the united states will not rely on history in order to help bring peace to the entire world.

Explanation:

To determine the main idea of the fourth paragraph (starting with "We dare not..."), we analyze the content: it emphasizes that the new generation of Americans (born in the century, tempered by war, etc.) has inherited the first revolution's torch and is committed to continuing the fight for human rights at home and globally.

• The first option focuses on remembering history, but the paragraph is about the new generation's action, not just remembrance.
• The second option ("The new generation of United States’ citizens will continue to fight for freedom") aligns with the idea of inheriting the torch and fighting for rights/freedom.
• The third option says they fight "only for human rights in their country," but the text mentions "at home and around the world," so this is incorrect.
• The fourth option is about not relying on history for peace, which is not the main idea.

Answer:

The new generation of United States’ citizens will continue to fight for freedom.