1. PART A: Which of the following best describes a central idea of President Reagan's speech?
O A In contrast to the communist states in the East, the West has
thrived because it values economic and personal freedom.
OB West Berlin is facing economic collapse as it continues to be
trapped and limited by the Berlin Wall; this barrier must therefore
be destroyed.
OC The people of Berlin loved American presidents, particularly after
the United States provided relief in the form of the Marshall Plan.
OD Due to the tense relationship between the Soviet Union and the
United States, it is up to the people of Germany to overthrow their
totalitarian oppressors.

Freedoms" speech. i have called for personal sacrifice. i am assured of the willingness of almost all americans to respond to that call. a part of the sacrifice means the payment of more money in taxes. in my budget message i shall recommend that a greater portion of this great defense program be paid for from taxation than we are paying today. no person should try, or be allowed, to get rich out of this program; and the principle of tax payments in accordance with ability to pay should be constantly before our eyes to guide our legislation. what argument is roosevelt supporting with his appeal to logic in the underlined section of the excerpt? if americans are willing to trust roosevelt, it only makes sense that he will ensure that the tax money is well managed. if americans are willing to make a personal sacrifice, it only makes sense that they will be seen as both noble and patriotic. if americans feel it is right to enter the war, it only makes sense that they will have to pay more in taxes to cover the costs. if americans feel it is right to pay more taxes, it only makes sense that they should also agree it is right to enter the war.