Question

Which statement best describes the main idea of paragraph 5, which begins “For Wilson,” in "How We Entered World War I"?
Once the people of the United States realized that the war would carry on, they became more involved.
The economy of the United States improved greatly after the ban on trade was removed.
Wilson presented a case for entering World War I based on the desire to retaliate against Germany.
The people of the country sided with the Allies long before the United States entered the war. 2 The author's word choice gives the reader a sense that
the threat to democracy should have been enough motivation for the United States to enter the war.
the United States was incorrect in waiting for a hostile act from Germany.
the United States did not have a justifiable reason to go to war earlier.
the entry of the United States into World War I was justified, and the timing was accurate. 3 Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?
The Lusitania carried ammunition as well as nonmilitary passengers.
The Germans began using submarine warfare.
The ship was torpedoed without warning.
Of the 1,195 passengers killed, 124 were from the United States. 4 How does the author of "How We Entered World War I" organize the information in the text?
The author explains the decision to go to war by comparing and contrasting events that led to World War I.
The author presents her interpretation and opinions about the United States and its reasons for entering World War I.
The author outlines events chronologically to give a complete account of the United States entering World War I.
The author offers opinions of those living in the United States and how they felt about the country's involvement in the war.

Answer 1

1. Wilson presented a case for entering World War I based on the desire to retaliate against Germany.
2. The entry of the United States into World War I was justified, and the timing was accurate.
3. Of the 1,195 passengers killed, 124 were from the United States.
4. The author outlines events chronologically to give a complete account of the United States entering World War I.