Which of the following BEST explains how the sentiment expressed in Roosevelt’s speech relates to ways that American citizens contributed to the United States becoming the "great arsenal of democracy"?

Question

Which of the following BEST explains how the sentiment expressed in Roosevelt’s speech relates to ways that American citizens contributed to the United States becoming the "great arsenal of democracy"?

A.
The sentiment that America had to act similarly in peace and war disillusioned citizens and limited the workers available to produce armaments.

B.
The sentiment that America needed to help other countries encouraged citizens to buy more and depleted the country's supply of metal and raw materials.

C.
The sentiment that every individual had an important role to play encouraged women to work in the factories.

D.
The sentiment that a great crisis was happening disillusioned citizens and discouraged people from helping the war effort.

Answer 1

C. The sentiment that every individual had an important role to play encouraged women to work in the factories. Roosevelt's speech emphasized the need for all citizens to contribute to the war effort, and this encouraged women to take on new roles in the workforce, including working in factories to produce armaments. This was one of the ways that American citizens contributed to the United States becoming a "great arsenal of democracy."

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. The sentiment that every individual had an important role to play encouraged women to work in the factories. This sentiment expressed in Roosevelt's speech encouraged American citizens, including women, to contribute to the war effort by working in factories and producing armaments.