Question

How does President Wilson organize paragraph 8, which begins “It is a distressing and oppressive duty,” of "Wilson's War Message to Congress"? He details events in chronological order. He describes a clear cause-and-effect situation. He compares and contrasts his reluctance to go to war. He states a main idea and offers details to make his point.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of America. On 2nd April 1917, Wilson asked Congress to send the US troops to the war with Germany in World War 1. For him, it was a fearful thing to send peaceful people to the war, and that also such a dreadful war. But he makes his point that it is important to fight for the right, because for him fighting for the right is more important than peace.

In paragraph 8, of his message he is making his point of sending troops to the war and stating his main idea of his message.

So, option D(last option) is correct.

Answer 2

The president differs the right from the wrong by showing the limits of peace and war. He writes that the right thing is preferred over peace. Indeed, it is the right thing which paves the way for the peace all the time. The president return to his point with conclusive remarks. The correct answer is the last option.