The sentence from this excerpt that stresses that America should take an offensive stand to defend themselves is:
"It is common prudence in such circumstances, grim necessity indeed, to endeavor to destroy them before they have shown their own intention. They must be dealt with upon sight, if dealt with at all."
Even though the United States wanted to maintain an armed neutrality, President Woodrow Wilson argued to change to an offensive strategy because German submarines were attacking merchant ships, and they were unable to protect them once they had been attacked. This is why Woodrow Wilson calls to destroy the German submarines before they could cause any damage.
Answer: In 2008, 12 percent (5,864) of all drivers involved in fatal
crashes (50,186) were young drivers age 15 to 20 years old, and 14
percent (1,429,000) of all drivers involved in police-reported crashes
(10,081,000) were young drivers.
Explanation: 2,335 Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes from ages 15 to 20
Direct characterization is when the author tells the audience how is the personality of the character. Dr. Shlemiel is a complex character, showing many different qualities, revealing faults as well as virtues.
Indirect characterization is when the author shows things that reveal the personality of the character. Dr. Shlemiel develops some changes and learnings that reveal some truth about life. But in the end, it is up to the reader to draw logical conclusions about the character's personality.
Because he may still find these people useful for him