Complete each question by choosing or typing in the best answer. 1) This American poster from 1917 is suggesting that the United
States A) should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S. B) is far enough away from the conflict raging in Europe. C) should stay out of European affairs. D) will be invaded by a simian army.
A) should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S.
Explanation:
This main character in this propaganda poster represents Germany, while the "damsel in distress" can represent the tiny country of Belgium. Notice not only the destruction in the background but the bloody "Kulture" club that the ape is holding. This poster was meant to stir American emotions, specifically that the country should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S. Seems like it might have worked.
He said he was being accused of protracting the war beyond its legitimate object, and of failing to make peace, when he might have done so to advantage. What he said on this day showed a deeper moral conviction against slavery than I had even seen before in anything spoken or written by him.
