Question

read the excerpt from the joint statement by president roosevelt and prime minister churchill.

fifth, they desire to bring about the fullest collaboration between all nations in the economic field with the object of securing, for all, improved labor standards, economic advancement and social security;

this statement is based on the assumption that

improved labor standards, economic achievement, and social security are not always possible.
most countries will want to cooperate with the us and great britain after the war ends.
churchill and roosevelt have already developed a plan for international economic improvements.
all countries will cooperate to achieve common goals with regard to the world economy.

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt

The excerpt states: "Fifth, they desire to bring about the fullest collaboration between all nations in the economic field with the object of securing, for all, improved labor standards, economic advancement and social security;".

Identify the underlying assumption

For Roosevelt and Churchill to state that they desire "the fullest collaboration between all nations" to achieve these economic goals, they must assume that nations are willing and able to work together. Therefore, the statement relies on the fundamental assumption that all countries will cooperate to achieve these common economic goals.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 suggests these goals are not always possible, which contradicts the hopeful, goal-oriented nature of the declaration.
• Option 2 limits cooperation specifically to the US and Great Britain, whereas the text specifies "between all nations."
• Option 3 claims a plan has already been developed, which is not assumed by a statement of desire for future collaboration.
• Option 4 directly matches the premise that "all nations" will cooperate to achieve these shared economic objectives.

Answer:

• (A) improved labor standards, economic achievement, and social security are not always possible.
• (B) most countries will want to cooperate with the US and Great Britain after the war ends.
• (C) Churchill and Roosevelt have already developed a plan for international economic improvements.
• (D) all countries will cooperate to achieve common goals with regard to the world economy. (Correct answer)