Question

what key detail in \wilsons war message to congress\ supports his argument for entering the war?
the german government acted impulsively by starting the war.
germany has sunk sea vessels regardless of the vessels nationality.
the people of the united states have sympathy for the germans.
germany has complete control of many european ports.

Explanation:

To determine the key detail supporting Wilson's argument for entering the war, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Wilson's argument was about Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, not impulsiveness in starting the war. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Germany's sinking of sea vessels (including neutral and US vessels) due to unrestricted submarine warfare was a key reason Wilson argued for war. This aligns with historical context.
• Option 3: US sympathy for Germans doesn't support entering the war against Germany. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Control of European ports isn't the main reason for US entry; it was the attacks on US - associated vessels. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Germany has sunk sea vessels regardless of the vessel’s nationality.