Question

read the excerpt from president woodrow wilsons speech, \war message to congress.\
we must put excited feelings 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.
president wilson is trying to convince his listeners that going to war is
○ not about emotions but about defending the nation.
○ about showing the world the power of the nation.
○ not about spreading peace throughout the world.
○ about sitting back and waiting to see what will happen.

Explanation:

Wilson says "put excited feelings away" (not about emotions) and "vindication of right, of human right" (defending the nation). The other options don't match the text. Option B ("showing power") is contradicted by "not...the victorious assertion of the physical might". Option C ("spreading peace") isn't mentioned. Option D ("sitting back") is opposite to going to war.

Answer:

A. not about emotions but about defending the nation.