Question

read the excerpt from obamas second inaugural address.
we know that america thrives when every person can find independence and pride in their work; when the wages of honest labor liberate families from the brink of hardship. we are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else, because she is an american; she is free, and she is equal.
read the excerpt from president franklin delano roosevelts
ew deal\ speech from 1932.
what do the people of america want more than anything else? to my mind, they want two things: work, with all the moral and spiritual values that go with it; and with work, a reasonable measure of security--security for themselves and for their wives and children. work and security--these are more than
which idea is emphasized in both speeches?
the idea that hard work breeds both satisfaction and dignity
the idea that those who work hard deserve to be treated fairly
the idea that only those who work hard deserve respect
the idea that hard work and sacrifice lead to success

Explanation:

1. Obama's excerpt links work to independence, pride, and fair opportunity for success, noting honest labor lifts families from hardship.
2. Roosevelt's excerpt states Americans want work (with moral/spiritual value) and security from that work, framing work as a right that should provide stability.
3. Comparing the options:

• The first option focuses on satisfaction/dignity, which Roosevelt does not emphasize (he focuses on security).
• The second option aligns with both: Obama highlights fair opportunity and labor that frees from hardship; Roosevelt emphasizes work should provide security, implying fair treatment for hard work.
• The third option's "only those who work hard deserve respect" is not mentioned in either speech.
• The fourth option's "sacrifice leading to success" is not a focus of Roosevelt's speech, which centers on work and security.

Answer:

the idea that those who work hard deserve to be treated fairly