Question

franklin delano roosevelt, january 3, 1934
now that we are definitely in the process of recovery, lines have been rightly drawn between those to whom this recovery means a return to old methods -- and the number of these people is small -- and those for whom recovery means a reform of many of our ways of thinking, and therefore, of may of our social and economic arrangements....
without regard to party, the overwhelming majority of our people seek a greater opportunity for humanity to prosper and find happiness. they recognize that human welfare has not increased, and does not increase, through mere materialism and luxury, but that it does progress through integrity, unselfishness, responsibility, and justice.
which best describes roosevelts point of view in this speech?
roosevelt incites the majority to rise up and force the minority to accept change.
roosevelt believes that a small number of people will lead america to economic change.
roosevelt acknowledges that major economic and social changes are needed in american society.
roosevelt praises those who would help america get back on track by returning to old practices.

Explanation:

Roosevelt mentions "reform of many of our ways of thinking, and therefore, of many of our social and economic arrangements" and that the majority seeks a better opportunity for humanity through integrity, unselfishness, etc. This implies he sees a need for change.

• The first option about inciting the majority to force the minority is not supported as there's no mention of force.
• The second option about a small number leading economic change is contrary as he emphasizes the majority.
• The fourth option is wrong as he differentiates those wanting old methods (small number) from those wanting reform.

Answer:

Roosevelt acknowledges that major economic and social changes are needed in American society.