Read the excerpt from the final paragraph of "Wilson's War Message to Congress." But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments. . . The most likely purpose of including this in the last paragraph is to
Answer
A
describe the economic interest the United States has in the war.
B
explain why the United States has a system of democracy
C
establish a sense of patriotism and support for the war.
D
convince citizens to dedicate themselves to the war effort.
Explanation
Wilson describes democracy and having a voice in government as values Americans hold close to their hearts. By connecting the war to these shared ideals, he encourages patriotic feeling and support for the decision to fight. The excerpt is not mainly about economic interests or explaining how democracy works.
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