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Thesis Statement
The main argument in Woodrow Wilson's speech was that the world had to be made
safe for a democracy and should defend democracy, democracies, and a nation's rights.
America is supposed to be defending these principles without aiming for any selfishness as it
confronts a destructive government that is threatening democracy.
Survey Questions
1. How effectively did the speech convey the importance of making the world safe for
democracy as the primary reason for entering the war?
Outstanding (5)
Very Good (4)
Satisfactory (2)
Unsatisfactory (1)
2. To what extent did the speech address the idea that the United States had no selfish
motives, seeking no conquest or material compensation for its sacrifices in the war?
Outstanding (5)
Very Good (4)
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Satisfactory (2)
Unsatisfactory (1)
3. How well did the speech accentuate the belief that the United States imagined itself to be
defenders of humanity's rights and would act as belligerents without emotion, following
principles of justice and fair play?
Outstanding (5)
Very Good (4)
Satisfactory (2)
Unsatisfactory (1)
4. How well does this speech convey the claim that while opposing the German government,
the U.S. remained sincere friends of the German people who sought to restore diplomatic
relationships with them?
Outstanding (5)
Very Good (4)
Satisfactory (2)
Unsatisfactory (1)
Explanation
The first question determines if the speech meets this key test of ensuring the world is
safe for democracy. This allows respondents to rate how successfully the speech brought out
this essential element in entering war.
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The second question assesses how the speech related to the lack of a selfish motive
component of the thesis statement. This scale evaluates how transparent it was for the United
States not to exploit such war efforts.
The third question assesses the intensity within which the speech was driven by the
pledge to fight this war fairly and within its ethical parameters. This emphasizes fighting not
with emotion but as one would seek justice in righteousness.
The fourth question evaluates how the speech helped America prove its relationship to
the German nation and rebuild its ties. It assessed the speech's effectiveness in distancing the
German people from their government while showing kindness towards them.
The survey gives an overview to evaluate whether the speech follows its thesis and if
it portrays the essential principles and motives for engaging in World War I as proposed by
Woodrow Wilson. Respondents can provide ratings based on their perception of the speech's
effectiveness in addressing these fundamental elements.
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Work Cited
National Archives. “Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War against
Germany (1917).” National Archives,
www.archives.gov/milestone-
documents/address-to-congress-declaration-of-war-against-germany#:~:text=We
%20desire%20no%20conquest%2C%20no
.