Background information: woodrow wilson was the president of the united states during world war i. in this speech, given april 2, 1917, he asked congress to declare war on germany. what is the main reason the united states is entering the war, according to wilson's speech? the war is disastrous without us involvement. the united states is determined to protect democratic ideals. war is near to the hearts of the american people. the united states needs to force germany to submit to american authority.

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence we hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary