Question

What is the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson’s speech "War Message to Congress"?

A: to compare the current war to other wars that were fought against Germany
B: to persuade Congress that the nation should enter the war against Germany
C: to inform Congress about the problems happening overseas
D: to explain an internal conflict among the people of the United States

Answer 1

B.) to persuade Congress that the nation should enter the war against Germany

Answer 2

The purpose of President Woodrow Wilson’s speech "War Message to Congress" is B: to persuade Congress that the nation should enter the war against Germany. Woodrow Wilson made this speech in 1917 which mainly concerns with the German action related to the submarine. In the speech, Woodrow Wilson said that the right is more precious than the peace. He persuaded the Congress to fight for the right.