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?
Answer
A
The phrase "safe isolation" supports the belief that Wilson was doing the right thing by staying out of the war.
B
The use of the word "irritated" indicates that Wilson was not a strong supporter of the war.
C
The phrase "bent on pursuing" suggests Wilson was unaware of the looming war.
D
The phrase "threatened interference” indicates that Wilson was able to intimidate Germany by threatening to enter the war.
Explanation
The word “irritated” suggests Wilson disliked how events overseas threatened to distract him from his domestic reform program. This supports the idea that he was not eager to support involvement in the war. “Bent on pursuing” means determined to continue his reforms, not unaware of the looming war, and the sentence does not say Wilson intimidated Germany.
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