Question
1. Determine central deas According to the
first paragraph of this passage, why should
Gorbachev tear down the Berlin Wall?
2. Determine Author's Purpose What was the
purpose of Reagan's speech?
3. Distinguish Among Fact, Opinion, and
Reasoned Judgment When Reagan says,
"freedom is the victor," is that a fact, an opinion,
or a reasoned judgment? Cite evidence from the
speech to support your answer.
Draw Conclusions At the time Reagan spoke,
little attention was given to his speech. Why
do you think the speech gradually gained
significance?
Answer
1. Gorbachev should tear down the Berlin Wall to symbolize the end of the Cold War and to promote peace and unity.
2. The purpose of Reagan's speech was to call for the tearing down of the Berlin Wall and to promote peace and unity.
3. Reagan's statement, "freedom is the victor," is a reasoned judgment, as he cites the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany as evidence of freedom's victory.
4. Reagan's speech gradually gained significance as the Cold War ended and the Berlin Wall was torn down, demonstrating the power of his words and the impact of his message.