Question

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”

Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people.

Which best explains President Wilson’s use of the word “autocratic”?
a.He is saying the United States needs to operate alone.
b.He is discussing the free will of the United States.
c.He is speaking of acting independently.
d.He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.

Answer 1

the denotation of freedom

the connotation of freedom

the emotional effect on the audience

the change in meaning over the course of the text

the fact that freedom means many things to many people

Answer 2

The statement that explains President Wilson’s use of the word “autocratic” is: d.He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.

The speech that initiated by wilson above was made during the world war I. He used the worth tyranny to ignite a sense of anger an unity from american people so he can obtain the support that he need from the people and force the congress to allow untied states to enter the war.