History

Blanche

31 May, 02:30

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rld itself at last free.

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?

O The war is disastrous without US involvement.

The United States is determined to protect

democratic ideals.

O War is near to the hearts of the American people.

O The United States needs to force Germany to

submit to American authority.