"there are many more millions in britain and elsewhere bravely shielding the great flame of democracy from the blackout of barbarism. it is not enough for us merely to trim the wick, or polish the glass. the time has come when we must provide the fuel in ever-increasing amounts to keep that flame alight.”—franklin roosevelt, march 1941 in this speech, president roosevelt is discussing the reasons behind what action? *

The idea of manifest destiny simply stated it was america's destiny to expand from the atlantic ocean to the pacific. the word "destiny" implies an idea that it was within our rights as a nation to expand. in a paragraph of 125+ words, explain what could be wrong with that idea.

Why was america’s victory at yorktown among the most significant battles of the american revolution? a. it made the british realize they were fighting a lost cause and soon after, they conceded the war. b. it forced colonists who had so far remained neutral to pick a side and enlist in the war. c. it the continental army remove all british barracks from new jersey. d. it secure france’s military and financial aid for the american cause. e.

After nine states had ratified the constitution by mid-1788, other states quickly followed. all thirteen states had to obey it. it became law in the united states. none of the states had to obey it.