Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"? US citizens were comfortabl
e with their detachment from England and had no interest in going to war. US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe. US citizens were tired of fighting with Europe and wanted to continue the separation. US citizens were told to keep their opinions to themselves about the possibility of going to war.
The statement that best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How we entered World War I" is b) US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.
The paragraph clearly states that the American attitude toward the war when it outbroke in 1914 was "one of self-congratulation that it was none of our affair; and there was a fixed intention that it should not become so." The paragraph also gives examples of this attitude reflected in the press.
Explanation:There are three major ways that authors present an argument: Reasoning - the author presents a logical explanation of the argument. Evidence - the author presents statistics, facts, and studies to prove his point. Appeal - the author appeals to the reader's emotions to elicit empathy.
