Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech. In Reagan’s “Remarks on East-West Relations at Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin,” he argues that communism is a direct threat to democracy, and thus prosperity. Which selection from the speech is relevant and sufficient in supporting this claim?
"From devastation, from utter ruin, you Berliners have, in freedom, rebuilt a city that once again ranks as one of the greatest on earth. The Soviets may have had other plans."
"Beginning 10 years ago, the Soviets challenged the Western alliance with a grave new threat, hundreds of new and more deadly SS-20 nuclear missiles capable of striking every capital in Europe."
"And I invite those who protested then—I invite those who protest today—to mark this fact: Because we remained strong, the Soviets came back to the table." "But in the West today, we see a free world that has achieved a level of prosperity and well-being unprecedented in all human history."

Answer 1

"Beginning 10 years ago, the Soviets challenged the Western alliance with a grave new threat, hundreds of new and more deadly SS-20 nuclear missiles capable of striking every capital in Europe."

In this selection, Reagan call communism "a grave new threat". He compares it to nuclear missiles to show how severe the damage could be. The other options do not work because they do not speak of anything as being a threat. They talk about how the city has been rebuilt, how protesters should continue their work for change, and that things are well in the Western world.

Answer 2

The selection from the speech that is relevant and sufficient in supporting the above claim is option B: "Beginning 10 years ago, the Soviets challenged the Western alliance with a grave new threat, hundreds of new and more deadly SS-20 nuclear missiles capable of striking every capital in Europe." In the above speech, Reagan is discussing the concept of communism and how harmful it could be.

Reagan’s speech referencing communism and its impact

The above answer is discussed further as given below:

• In the above text, President Reagan is referencing communism as a threat to democracy.

• He puts forth his view on the subject and called it a grave new threat by comparing it to nuclear missiles and the potential damage it can cause.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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