Question

how does the author of \how we entered world war i\ organize the information in the text?
the author explains the decision to go to war by comparing and contrasting events that led to world war i.
the author presents her interpretation and opinions about the united states and its reasons for entering world war i.
the author outlines events chronologically to give a complete account of the united states entering world war i.
the author offers opinions of those living in the united states and how they felt about the country’s involvement in the war.

Explanation:

To determine how the author of "How We Entered World War I" organizes information, we analyze each option:

• The first option claims comparison/contrast of events leading to WWI, but the text focuses on US entry, not just general WWI events.
• The second option says presenting interpretations/opinions, but the text is more about a chronological account of events leading to US entry.
• The third option states outlining events chronologically to account for US entry into WWI. "How We Entered World War I" typically structures events in the order they occurred (e.g., diplomatic incidents, shifts in US policy over time) to show the progression to war.
• The fourth option says offering opinions of US citizens about war involvement, but the text is more about the events and decisions leading to entry, not just public opinion.

Answer:

C. The author outlines events chronologically to give a complete account of the United States entering World War I.