50 POINTS

Answer the writing prompt in 2 or 3 paragraphs. Be sure to use specific quotes from the speeches “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” and “We Shall Fight on the Beaches” as supporting details.


At one of the most dangerous points in British history, with the entire power of Nazi Germany just a few short miles away across the English Channel, Winston Churchill was able to rally the British and inspire the world with his speeches. Using details from the two speeches in the previous lesson discuss his effectiveness as a speaker.