Question

Which statement best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

Wilson presents Congress with a clear argument for war against Germany, which includes an outline for implementation.
Wilson urges Congress to declare war by presenting a case against Germany.
Wilson presents a case to Congress for entering World War I based on the desire to retaliate against Germany.
Wilson explains the support needed from Congress to successfully enter World War I.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Wilson presents Congress with a clear argument for war against Germany, which includes an outline for implementation.

The statement that best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress" is the following: Wilson presents Congress with a clear argument for war against Germany, which includes an outline for implementation.

US President Woodrow Wilson delivered the speech known as "Wilson's War Message to Congress" on April 2, 1917. He had respected the neutrality foreign policy but two main incidents forced him to ask Congress for a War Declaration: the sinking of the Lusitania Ship by the German Navy and the interception of the Zimmerman telegram in which Germany asked Mexico for help in the war. The United States entered World War 1 on April 6, 1917.

Answer 2

The correct answer is
Wilson presents Congress with a clear argument for war against Germany, which includes an outline for implementation.

Although he didn't want to join the war, eventually he had, meaning that if he was going to get the support of people who didn't support the war effort, everything had to be precisely and thoroughly planned, which is just what he did.