Question

In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed. America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. . . . To help ourselves manage [the responsibilities of world power], we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence. That screen, too, must fall.



What does the author’s first use of the key term illusion suggest about American foreign policy?

The United States causes many problems.

The United States could not remain separate.

The promotion of democracy is a false power

Answer 1

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Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples.

–War message to Congress,
Woodrow Wilson

How does Wilson use the meaning of freedom to justify war?

Answer 2

B

Answer 3

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