Read the paragraph from "How We Entered World War I." As ships piled up in home ports, American commerce threatened to come to a standstill affecting the entire national economy. The Cabinet grew seriously alarmed. Although Wilson possessed the executive authority to arm ships, he was reluctant to take the step that would inevitably start the shooting. He preferred to ask Congress for authorization, thus touching off the great debate and filibuster on the Armed Ship Bill. How does the author organize the text to support her viewpoint in the paragraph?
Answer
A
She uses repetition of the main point.
B
She states a main idea and offers details to make her point.
C
She compares and contrasts main details.
D
She details events in chronological order.
Explanation
The author presents the main idea that the threat to American commerce made the situation serious, then adds details showing the Cabinet’s alarm and Wilson’s reluctance to arm ships without Congress’s authorization. These details support the point that Wilson chose to seek Congress’s approval, leading to debate over the Armed Ship Bill. The author states a main idea and offers supporting details, rather than mainly comparing events or simply listing them in chronological order.
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