1. FDR states that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." What did he mean by this phrase and what effect did he hope it would have?

2. What are the important ills of the nation listed by FDR?

3. How does FDR characterize the people and practices that led to the Great Depression, and what values does he propose should guide the nation forward?

4. What domestic and foreign policy guidelines does the president provide?

5. In what ways are biblical references invoked in the speech?