APFIVE Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the address in the excerpt?
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“In this time of crisis, I stand before you with the conviction that America can rise once more. Our nation is gripped by a fear that threatens to paralyze our collective spirit, but I assert that our courage will overcome adversity. The problems that beset us are great, but they are not insurmountable when we rally together with determination. Government action must be bold, for it is in the face of economic hardship that we find our true strength. I call upon every American to join in the work of rebuilding our economy, to restore faith in our institutions, and to ensure prosperity for all. Let this be the moment when our resolve transforms our destiny and ushers in a new era of hope.”
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—Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address, March 1933
To rally the American people to overcome economic challenges through bold government action.
To argue that only private enterprise can resolve the nation’s economic woes.
To emphasize that fear will always dominate and paralyze the progress of the nation.
To suggest that traditional government institutions are irreparably flawed and must be abolished.
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