Question

multiple choice
which phrases from the speech represent the reasons president wilson believes congress should declare war against germany? select all that apply.
a \... the victorious assertion of the physical
might of the nation ...\

b \... for the rights of nations great and small
and the privilege of men everywhere to
choose their way of life ...\

c to make the world \safe for democracy\

d \... the ultimate peace of the world and for
the liberation of its peoples ...\

Explanation:

• Option A talks about the physical might of the nation, which is not a key reason Wilson gave for declaring war (focus was on ideals like democracy, rights, peace).
• Option B emphasizes rights of nations and people's choice of life, aligning with Wilson's idealistic reasons for war.
• Option C is a famous phrase from Wilson, stating the goal to make the world safe for democracy, a core reason for war.
• Option D mentions world peace and liberation of peoples, which fits Wilson's vision for the war's purpose.

Answer:

B. "... for the rights of nations great and small and the privilege of men everywhere to choose their way of life ...", C. to make the world "safe for democracy", D. "... the ultimate peace of the world and for the liberation of its peoples ..."