In paragraphs two through four of his speech, Eisenhower warns of rising threats, saying “Of these, I mention only two.” He then claims that, “A vital element in keeping peace is our military establishment. Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action.” Based on paragraphs seven through eight of his speech, which of these can you conclude is the MOST LIKELY reason he refers to the military and arms producers as both essential and a threat?
Responses
A He wants to caution against and prevent the military and the arms industries becoming too strong.He wants to caution against and prevent the military and the arms industries becoming too strong.
B He wants to reinforce the notion that America is and has always been a strong world military
leader.He wants to reinforce the notion that America is and has always been a strong world military leader.
C He wants to direct citizens to give unconditional support to both the military and the arms
industries.He wants to direct citizens to give unconditional support to both the military and the arms industries.
D He wants to warn that other countries find our military and arms industries threatening to their
militaries.