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
establish a sense of patriotism and support for the war.
B
explain why the United States has a system of democracy
C
describe the economic interest the United States has in the war.
D
convince citizens to dedicate themselves to the war effort.
Explanation
Wilson emphasizes that the United States will fight to defend democracy and people’s right to have a voice in government. These ideals appeal to patriotism and help build support for entering the war. The passage does not focus on asking citizens to take specific actions in the war effort, so A is a better fit than D.
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