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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

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.
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Read the excerpt from "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

A
explain to the reader that acts of war are carefully planned and executed.
B
point out the anger the United States had toward Mexico and Germany.
C
show the reader that Germany was a legitimate threat to the United States.
D
demonstrate that Germany had no allies in World War I.
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Read the paragraph from "Wilson's 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. We have seen the last of neutrality in such circumstances.Which statement best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

A
Our country can no longer refuse involvement because it cannot allow peace and freedom to be at risk.
B
The peace of the world is based on the ability to remain neutral in the fight for freedom.
C
We have a responsibility to remain neutral and uphold the principles of freedom.
D
The country cannot remain neutral because it is no longer the will of the people.
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What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

A
The United States was not considered a great power until it entered World War I, thus beginning its continual involvement in world affairs.
B
The Spanish-American War gave the United States a basis of power so it could enter World War I as a great power.
C
The United States entered World War I as a great power but has not influenced world affairs in the same way since.
D
The United States has always been considered a great power, despite its desire to withdraw from world affairs.
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What key detail in "Wilson's War Message to Congress" supports his argument for entering the war?

A
The German government acted impulsively by starting the war.
B
Germany has sunk sea vessels regardless of the vessel’s nationality.
C
The people of the United States have sympathy for the Germans.
D
Germany has complete control of many European ports.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of paragraph 5, which begins “For Wilson,” in "How We Entered World War I"?

A
Once the people of the United States realized that the war would carry on, they became more involved.
B
The economy of the United States improved greatly after the ban on trade was removed.
C
Wilson presented a case for entering World War I based on the desire to retaliate against Germany.
D
The people of the country sided with the Allies long before the United States entered the war.
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How does the author of "How We Entered World War I" organize the information in the text?

A
The author explains the decision to go to war by comparing and contrasting events that led to World War I.
B
The author presents her interpretation and opinions about the United States and its reasons for entering World War I.
C
The author outlines events chronologically to give a complete account of the United States entering World War I.
D
The author offers opinions of those living in the United States and how they felt about the country's involvement in the war.
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Read the excerpt from "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

A
the threat to democracy should have been enough motivation for the United States to enter the war.
B
the United States was incorrect in waiting for a hostile act from Germany.
C
the United States did not have a justifiable reason to go to war earlier.
D
the entry of the United States into World War I was justified, and the timing was accurate.

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