Question

What was President McKinley’s primary purpose in giving this speech?

to explain funding for the military
to excite the troops currently serving
to convince Congress to end the war
to persuade young men to join the army

Answer 1

to persuade young men to join the army

McKinley’s speech aimed to recruit volunteers—appealing to patriotism and urging enlistment for the war effort rather than discussing funding, exciting current troops, or asking Congress to end the war.