Answer: The sinking of Lusitania was a public relations nightmare for Germany as public opinion in the United States turned against them. ... In April 1917, the United States Congress voted to declare war on the Central Powers and entered World War I. The U.S. still doesn't enter the war, but is now ready.
The temple of Artemis is the most brilliant of the wonders that Antipater has seen. This is the main idea because the passage talks about all the amazing stuff the main character has seen, but the temple is more beautiful than all those things.
which claim is not defensble?
I think that in/ during a way you are there for one purpose. And, that's to defend your country. So.. No matter the outcome. You kinda did ask for that outcome. Nobody forced you to go to war. You trained your army for that day.