Question

Read this passage from the text:. . The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.. . What effect does Kennedy want his words to have on the reader? A. To anger them about injustice in other countries. . B. To inspire them to support freedom. . C. To encourage them to support military actions. . D. To spur them into devoting themselves to their faiths

Answer 1

After reading the excerpt, I believe that President Kennedy wanted inspire people to support freedom and to encourage people to support military actions. If there is only one choice, I believe that C is the best answer. 

Answer 2

Answer: C. To encourage them to support military actions.

In this passage of Kennedy's inaugural address, the president discusses what he believes are the responsibilities of this generation of Americans. He argues that this is a critical time, when there are many threats to freedom from many different fronts. He thinks that people should realize that hard work can help the country protect freedom all over the world. This implies military action in countries that are not free or democratic. Therefore, Kennedy's ultimate goal is to encourage citizens to support military actions in other nations.