Background information: Woodrow Wilson was the president of the United States during World War I. In this speech, given April 2, 1917, he asked Congress to declare war on Germany.What is the main reason the United States is entering the war, according to Wilson’s speech?
Answer
A
The war is disastrous without US involvement.
B
The United States is determined to protect democratic ideals.
C
War is near to the hearts of the American people.
D
The United States needs to force Germany to submit to American authority.
Explanation
Wilson said the world must be made “safe for democracy” and that the United States would fight for democratic principles. This shows that protecting democratic ideals was his main reason for asking Congress to enter the war. Choice D is wrong because he did not say the goal was to make Germany submit to American authority.
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