Question

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.

Answer 1

I don’t have the passage or the specific words you’re referring to — can you paste the sentence or excerpt? That will let me pick the best option.

If you can’t, here’s a quick way to decide from the author’s word choice:

- If the author uses strong moral language (e.g., “defend democracy,” “moral duty,” “imperative”), they likely mean the threat to democracy should have been enough motivation (option 1).
- If the author uses critical/accusatory language about waiting (e.g., “needless delay,” “foolish restraint,” “should not have waited”), they likely mean the U.S. was wrong to wait for a hostile act (option 2).
- If the author stresses lack of cause or says earlier action would have been unjustified (e.g., “no provocation,” “no legitimate reason”), they mean the U.S. did not have a justifiable reason to go earlier (option 3).
- If the author uses approving/defensive language about timing (e.g., “necessary,” “right moment,” “timely intervention”), they mean the entry was justified and the timing accurate (option 4).

Paste the excerpt and I’ll pick and explain the best answer.