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please explain answer of second and third question of thus passage
Explanation
2. We can conclude from the passage that most citizens of the United States in 1917 were
Difficulty Level: 600
Explanation
(A) Totally opposed to war with Germany:
This option is not correct because it contradicts the information provided in the passage. The passage does not mention that most citizens were totally opposed to war with Germany. Instead, it states that there were different opinions among Americans, with some advocating for war and others wanting to maintain neutrality.
(B) In favor of war before Wilson was:
This option is correct. The passage indicates that there were people, mostly in the East, who wanted to wage a preventive war against Germany. These individuals, led by figures like Theodore Roosevelt, were in favor of going to war with Germany even before President Wilson changed his stance and asked Congress to declare war. This suggests that there was a segment of the population that supported war before Wilson did.
(C) Willing to accept war after Wilson persuaded them:
This option is not supported by the passage. While the passage mentions that Wilson eventually asked Congress to declare war on Germany, it does not provide evidence that he persuaded the majority of Americans to accept war. Instead, it mentions a growing majority of Americans supporting war as Germany's actions escalated, but it doesn't attribute this change solely to Wilson's persuasion.
(D) Neutral:
This option is not correct. While the United States was initially neutral, the passage clearly states that the country eventually declared war on Germany. This indicates that neutrality was not maintained, and the citizens' stance shifted from neutrality to supporting war.
(E) Trying to avoid war:
This option is partially correct but not the best answer. As mentioned earlier, most citizens were initially trying to avoid war, especially in the Midwest and within the Democratic Party, where there was strong sentiment in favor of maintaining United States neutrality. However, the passage also highlights that there were people, particularly in the East, who wanted to wage a preventive war against Germany. Therefore, the option (B) is a more accurate representation of the different sentiments among Americans.
In summary, option (B) is correct because it aligns with the passage's mention of individuals who wanted war with Germany before President Wilson's change in stance, while the other options either do not have sufficient support or contradict the information provided in the passage.
Answer: B