Question

Letter to the Editor: Should the United States enter the Great War?

Directions: The date is April 5th, 1917, and you have been following the arguments for and against U.S. entry into the Great War for the past few days. After reading about Senator Norris’ response to President Wilson in today’s edition of The Washington Post, you decide to write aletter to the editor in which you either support or oppose U.S. entry into the war. In your letter,you must present a clear argument for or against the war and support your position usingevidence from BOTH documents. In other words, whose argument do you agree with the most:President Wilson or Senator Norris? Why? (You may continue writing on the back of this sheet.)

Answer 1

To the Editor:

As we approach the decision of whether or not to enter the Great War, I find myself torn between the arguments presented by President Wilson and Senator Norris. After careful consideration, I must say that I support Senator Norris’ position against U.S. involvement in the war.

President Wilson argues that it is our duty to enter the war in order to defend democracy and protect American interests. However, Senator Norris rightly points out that the war is not our fight and that our involvement would only lead to more unnecessary loss of life.

Furthermore, Senator Norris brings up the issue of the immense financial cost of war and the potential for economic ruin. As a nation, we cannot afford to enter a war that will only bring about more hardships for our citizens.

While I understand the importance of defending democracy and protecting our interests, I believe that the consequences of entering the war far outweigh the benefits. The loss of life, economic hardships, and strain on our resources are simply not worth it.

In conclusion, I stand with Senator Norris in his opposition to U.S. entry into the Great War. It is time for us to prioritize the well-being of our citizens and focus on maintaining peace rather than engaging in a costly and deadly conflict.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]