
The speaker is talking about how great the United States is and how it has a special role in the world. They believe that the country has been given a noble land by God, and its people are strong and important. They talk about the country's history of brave soldiers who have fought in difficult places. The speaker responds to those who say that governing people without their consent is wrong. They argue that the idea of consent only applies to people who can govern themselves, and they give examples like how the U.S. governs Native Americans, its territories, and even children without their consent. They also say that if other countries like England and Germany can govern foreign lands, the United States can do it too. They believe that this will bring more opportunities for young men in the country and increase resources and trade. They mention specific examples of the potential wealth in Cuba, such as unexplored forests and mines. The speaker believes that as the United States expands its influence and trade, it will spread the idea of liberty and civilization to other parts of the world. They think that the United States is chosen by God and has a special mission.
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- Q1What is the speaker's opinion about governing people without their consent?It is necessary to govern people who cannot govern themselves and bring resources and trade to the country.It is never right to govern people without their consent.The speaker does not mention their opinion on governing without consent.The United States should only govern its own citizens.30s
- Q2What does the speaker believe is the United States' special role in the world?To spread the idea of liberty and civilization to other parts of the world.To isolate itself from the rest of the world.To conquer foreign lands and increase wealth.To dominate other countries through military force.30s
- Q3What does the speaker think about the potential wealth in Cuba?The speaker does not mention Cuba as a potential source of wealth.There are unexplored forests and mines that could bring resources and trade to the United States.The potential wealth in Cuba should be left untouched.Cuba has already been fully exploited and has nothing left to offer.30s
- Q4What is the speaker's opinion regarding the idea of consent?Everyone should always have a say in how they are governed.The United States government does not believe in the idea of consent.The idea of consent only applies to people who can govern themselves.No one should be allowed to govern anyone else, regardless of consent.30s
- Q5What does the speaker believe is the reason for the United States' special mission?The country is chosen by God.The United States' innate strength and willpower set it apart from other countries.The United States is special because of its economic and military power.The country has always been superior to other nations.30s
- Q6What does the speaker say about the United States' history of soldiers?The United States has never had a significant military presence.They have only fought in easy places.They have fought bravely in difficult places.The speaker does not mention the United States' history of soldiers.30s
- Q7What is the speaker's response to those who say governing people without their consent is wrong?The speaker believes governing without consent is necessary to maintain control over a population.The idea of consent only applies to people who can govern themselves.The speaker thinks that consent is irrelevant in all governmental situations.The speaker agrees and believes that governing without consent is always wrong.30s
- Q8What does the speaker say about the United States' ability to govern foreign lands?The United States should never govern foreign lands.If other countries like England and Germany can do it, the United States can do it too.The speaker does not mention the United States' ability to govern foreign lands.The United States is not capable of governing outside its borders.30s
- Q9What does the speaker believe will happen as the United States expands its influence and trade?The United States will become more authoritarian.The United States will become isolated from the rest of the world.The idea of liberty and civilization will spread to other parts of the world.The idea of liberty and civilization will die out in the world.30s
- Q10What does the speaker believe will be the benefits of governing foreign lands for the United States?It will make the United States more vulnerable to invasion.It will drain the United States of its resources.It will limit the opportunities available to young men in the country.It will bring more opportunities for young men in the country and increase resources and trade.30s