Question

... there has been no discrimination. the challenge is to all mankind. each nation must decide for itself how it will meet it. the choice we make for ourselves must be made with a moderation of counsel and a temperateness of judgment befitting our character and our motives as a nation. we must put excited feeling away. our motive will not be revenge or the victorious assertion of the physical might of the nation, but only the vindication of right, of human right, of which we are only a single champion.

-war message to congress,
woodrow wilson

what is wilsons viewpoint in this passage?

revenge will impede the united states success.
the united states motive for going to war is to fight for what is right.
only the united states is capable of defending democracy.
all countries must be in agreement.

Explanation:

Analyze the source text

The passage states: "Our motive will not be revenge or the victorious assertion of the physical might of the nation, but only the vindication of right, of human right, of which we are only a single champion."

Evaluate the options

• "Revenge will impede the United States' success." — The text mentions that revenge is not the motive, but does not focus on impeding success.
• "The United States' motive for going to war is to fight for what is right." — This directly matches "only the vindication of right, of human right."
• "Only the United States is capable of defending democracy." — The text says "of which we are only a single champion," indicating others can defend it too.
• "All countries must be in agreement." — The text states "Each nation must decide for itself," which contradicts mandatory agreement.

Determine the correct choice

The second option directly paraphrases Wilson's stated motive of vindicating human rights.

Answer:

• Revenge will impede the United States' success.
• The United States' motive for going to war is to fight for what is right. (Correct answer)
• Only the United States is capable of defending democracy.
• All countries must be in agreement.