Part A

What argument does Kennedy make in his “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech?


Only those who do not understand communism are forced to live under it.

Communism arose in Germany due to the failures of democracy.

Communism has many weaknesses that are also present in democracy.

The oppression that exists under communism is a threat to everyone.

Which answer choice presents the most logical reasoning in support of the argument identified in Part A?


"...the people of West Berlin can take sober satisfaction in the fact that they were in the front lines for almost two decades."

"Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect. But we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in..."

"There are some who say that communism is the wave of the future.

Let them come to Berlin."


"...real, lasting peace in Europe can never be assured as long as one German out of four is denied the elementary right of free men..."