Question

inaugural address, jan. 20, 1961
john f. kennedy
1 we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom — symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning — signifying renewal, as well as change. for i have sworn before you and almighty god the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.
2 the world is very different now. for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. and yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe — the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of god.
3 we dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of americans — born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage — and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
4 let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
5 this much we pledge — and more.
6 to those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. united, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. divided, there is little we can do — for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.
we dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of americans — born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage — and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
present in many seminal united states documents, the tone of these two sentences is best expressed as one of
a arrogant judgment.
b proud determination.
c generous compassion.
d reckless fearlessness.

Explanation:

To determine the tone, analyze the sentences: "heirs of that first revolution", "torch has been passed to a new generation", "proud of our ancient heritage", "unwilling to permit the slow undoing of human rights" show pride in heritage and determination to uphold rights. Option A (arrogant judgment) is incorrect as there's no arrogance. Option C (generous compassion) doesn't fit as the focus is on determination, not compassion. Option D (reckless fearlessness) is wrong as the tone is resolute, not reckless. Option B (proud determination) matches the pride in being heirs and determination to protect rights.

Answer:

B. proud determination.