Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people. Which best explains President Wilson’s use of the word “autocratic”?
Answer
A
He is saying the United States needs to operate alone.
B
He is discussing the free will of the United States.
C
He is speaking of acting independently.
D
He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
Explanation
“Autocratic” describes a government ruled by one person or a small group with unchecked power, rather than one guided by the will of its people. Wilson uses the word to criticize the enemy governments as tyrannical and threatening to peace and freedom. Therefore, the best answer is D, emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
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