President Roosevelt gave his Four Freedoms speech in 1941 as his State of the Union address, asking Congress and the American people to support those fighting Hitler and his allies. Read the following excerpt: During sixteen long months this assault has blotted out the whole pattern of democratic life in an appalling number of independent nations, great and small. The assailants are still on the march, threatening other nations, great and small. How does this excerpt develop the theme that the United States should get involved in World War II?

A. It explains that there are still assaults on freedom.

B. It points out that many people are opposed to dictators.

c. It argues that every country must practice democratic principles.

D. It explains that war is the only way to solve problems with other countries.​