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?

We have no quarrel with the German people. We have no feeling towards them but one of sympathy and friendship. It was not upon their impulse that their Government acted in entering this war. It was not with their previous knowledge or approval. It was a war determined upon as wars used to be determined upon in the old, unhappy days when peoples were nowhere consulted by their rulers and wars were provoked and waged in the interest of dynasties or of little groups of ambitious men who were accustomed to use their fellow men as pawns and tools.How does Wilson organize the text to support the viewpoint in the paragraph?

How does the text structure of "Wilson's War Message to Congress" help to support his message?

Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

Which statement best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

How does the text structure of "Wilson's War Message to Congress" help to support his message?

In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to

How does the text structure of "Wilson's War Message to Congress" help to support his message?

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?

We have no quarrel with the German people. We have no feeling towards them but one of sympathy and friendship. It was not upon their impulse that their Government acted in entering this war. It was not with their previous knowledge or approval. It was a war determined upon as wars used to be determined upon in the old, unhappy days when peoples were nowhere consulted by their rulers and wars were provoked and waged in the interest of dynasties or of little groups of ambitious men who were accustomed to use their fellow men as pawns and tools.How does Wilson organize the text to support the viewpoint in the paragraph?

Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

Which statement best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

How does the author of "How We Entered World War I" organize the information in the text?

How does President Wilson organize paragraph 8, which begins "It is a distressing and oppressive duty," of "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

On the 3d of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.By using the full title of the German government, Wilson most likely hopes to

Nothing that Wilson said about the danger to democracy could not have been said all along. For that cause we could have gone to war six months or a year or two years earlier, with incalculable effect on history. Except for the proof of hostility in the resumed submarine campaign and the Zimmermann telegram, our cause would have been as valid, but we would then have been fighting a preventive war—to prevent a victory by German militarism with its potential danger to our way of life—not a war of no choice. Instead, we waited for the overt acts of hostility which brought the war to us?The author's word choice gives the reader a sense that

In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed. America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. That the responsibilities of world power have not made us happier is no surprise. To help ourselves manage them, we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence. That screen, too, must fall.Which best explains the purpose of repeating the word "illusion" in the paragraph?

In the midst of it came the revelation of the telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann inviting Mexico into alliance as a belligerent. As a scheme to keep U.S. forces occupied on their own border, it offered to help Mexico regain her lost territories of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.The author most likely uses the word "scheme" to

In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed. America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. That the responsibilities of world power have not made us happier is no surprise. To help ourselves manage them, we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence. That screen, too, must fall.Which best explains the purpose of repeating the word "illusion" in the paragraph?

On the 3d of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.By using the full title of the German government, Wilson most likely hopes to

Nothing that Wilson said about the danger to democracy could not have been said all along. For that cause we could have gone to war six months or a year or two years earlier, with incalculable effect on history. Except for the proof of hostility in the resumed submarine campaign and the Zimmermann telegram, our cause would have been as valid, but we would then have been fighting a preventive war—to prevent a victory by German militarism with its potential danger to our way of life—not a war of no choice. Instead, we waited for the overt acts of hostility which brought the war to us?The author's word choice gives the reader a sense that

In the midst of it came the revelation of the telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann inviting Mexico into alliance as a belligerent. As a scheme to keep U.S. forces occupied on their own border, it offered to help Mexico regain her lost territories of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.The author most likely uses the word "scheme" to

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

Read the sentence from "How We Entered World War I."The belief in our safe isolation was reinforced by Wilson, who, bent on pursuing the New Freedom through domestic reform, was irritated by the threatened interference with his program from over seas.Based on the author's word choice, which statement best explains what the author is suggesting in this sentence?

What does the repetition of the word "neutral" throughout "How We Entered World War I" emphasize?

Which best describes the main idea of the fourth paragraph, which begins "We dare not to," in John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

On the 3d of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.By using the full title of the German government, Wilson most likely hopes to

In the midst of it came the revelation of the telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann inviting Mexico into alliance as a belligerent. As a scheme to keep U.S. forces occupied on their own border, it offered to help Mexico regain her lost territories of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.The author most likely uses the word "scheme" to

In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed. America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. That the responsibilities of world power have not made us happier is no surprise. To help ourselves manage them, we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence. That screen, too, must fall.Which best explains the purpose of repeating the word "illusion" in the paragraph?

Nothing that Wilson said about the danger to democracy could not have been said all along. For that cause we could have gone to war six months or a year or two years earlier, with incalculable effect on history. Except for the proof of hostility in the resumed submarine campaign and the Zimmermann telegram, our cause would have been as valid, but we would then have been fighting a preventive war—to prevent a victory by German militarism with its potential danger to our way of life—not a war of no choice. Instead, we waited for the overt acts of hostility which brought the war to us?The author's word choice gives the reader a sense that

Read the sentence from "How We Entered World War I."The belief in our safe isolation was reinforced by Wilson, who, bent on pursuing the New Freedom through domestic reform, was irritated by the threatened interference with his program from over seas.Based on the author's word choice, which statement best explains what the author is suggesting in this sentence?

What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

What does the repetition of the word "neutral" throughout "How We Entered World War I" emphasize?

Which best describes the main idea of the fourth paragraph, which begins "We dare not to," in John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

In the midst of it came the revelation of the telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann inviting Mexico into alliance as a belligerent. As a scheme to keep U.S. forces occupied on their own border, it offered to help Mexico regain her lost territories of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.The author most likely uses the word "scheme" to

Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

Nothing that Wilson said about the danger to democracy could not have been said all along. For that cause we could have gone to war six months or a year or two years earlier, with incalculable effect on history. Except for the proof of hostility in the resumed submarine campaign and the Zimmermann telegram, our cause would have been as valid, but we would then have been fighting a preventive war—to prevent a victory by German militarism with its potential danger to our way of life—not a war of no choice. Instead, we waited for the overt acts of hostility which brought the war to us?The author's word choice gives the reader a sense that

What does the repetition of the word "neutral" throughout "How We Entered World War I" emphasize?

What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

Which best describes the main idea of the fourth paragraph, which begins "We dare not to," in John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

Read the sentence from "How We Entered World War I."The belief in our safe isolation was reinforced by Wilson, who, bent on pursuing the New Freedom through domestic reform, was irritated by the threatened interference with his program from over seas.Based on the author's word choice, which statement best explains what the author is suggesting in this sentence?

Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress."We have no quarrel with the German people. We have no feeling towards them but one of sympathy and friendship. It was not upon their impulse that their Government acted in entering this war. It was not with their previous knowledge or approval. It was a war determined upon as wars used to be determined upon in the old, unhappy days when peoples were nowhere consulted by their rulers and wars were provoked and waged in the interest of dynasties or of little groups of ambitious men who were accustomed to use their fellow men as pawns and tools.The text structure used to support the viewpoint in the paragraph is

How does President Wilson organize paragraph 8, which begins "It is a distressing and oppressive duty," of "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

Which statement best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

How does the author of "How We Entered World War I" organize the information in the text?

Which statement best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress."We have no quarrel with the German people. We have no feeling towards them but one of sympathy and friendship. It was not upon their impulse that their Government acted in entering this war. It was not with their previous knowledge or approval. It was a war determined upon as wars used to be determined upon in the old, unhappy days when peoples were nowhere consulted by their rulers and wars were provoked and waged in the interest of dynasties or of little groups of ambitious men who were accustomed to use their fellow men as pawns and tools.The text structure used to support the viewpoint in the paragraph is

Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

What does the repetition of the word "neutral" throughout "How We Entered World War I" emphasize?

Which best describes the main idea of the fourth paragraph, which begins "We dare not to," in John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

Read the sentence from "How We Entered World War I."The belief in our safe isolation was reinforced by Wilson, who, bent on pursuing the New Freedom through domestic reform, was irritated by the threatened interference with his program from over seas.Based on the author's word choice, which statement best explains what the author is suggesting in this sentence?