What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"? The A: United States was not considered a great
power until it entered World War I, thus beginning its continual involvement in world affairs. B: The Spanish-American War gave the United States a basis of power so it could enter World War I as a great power.
C: The United States entered World War I as a great power but has not influenced world affairs in the same way since.
D: The United States has always been considered a great power, despite its desire to withdraw from world affairs.
