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 speaking of acting independently.
C
He is discussing the free will of the United States.
D
He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
Explanation
“Autocratic” describes a government in which power is held by a ruler or ruling group rather than governed by the people. Wilson says these governments use organized force controlled by their own will, so he is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
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