Question

identify a central idea of the selection from \how we entered world war i.\ fear of losing territory in the southwest to mexico was the major factor in the united states entry into the war. a fear that democracy and freedom would suffer a terminal blow with a german victory compelled president wilson to ask congress to declare war. damage to us international trade and economic interests was the principal reason the united states decided to go to war. pressure from a public eager for war forced the president to bring the united states into world war i.

Explanation:

The United States' entry into World War I was influenced by multiple factors. Concerns over the potential negative impact on its democratic - values and freedom in case of a German victory were key. While territorial, economic, and public pressure factors also existed, the protection of democracy and freedom was a central motivation for President Wilson to seek a war declaration.

Answer:

A fear that democracy and freedom would suffer a terminal blow with a German victory compelled President Wilson to ask Congress to declare war.