Russian and American Involvement in the War

Question 1

Which statement best expresses the main idea of Wilson’s 1914 speech?

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The United States should stay out of the conflict.

Question 2

What reason did Wilson give in his 1914 address to support his position?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He feared that joining the war would cause divisions among the American people.

Question 3

In this speech, Wilson declares that the United States should change its position

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to preserve democracy.

Question 4

How does Wilson characterize the United States in this passage?

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as a defender of liberty

Question 5

Review President Wilson’s 1917 speech. What is his reason for requesting to declare war?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He believes that German aggression is a threat to world peace.

Question 6

Which line from the passage most clearly identifies the reason Wilson has changed his position on the war?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“German submarines have been used against merchant shipping”

Russian and American Involvement in the War Answers