Question

it is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war b. a new kind of threat to american security c. america’s history of international involvement d. america’s history as a peaceful nation

Explanation:

• Option A: The excerpt doesn't discuss Americans' responsibility to avoid war; it talks about past involvements, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The excerpt says no serious threat to national safety or independence existed before 1914, so it's not about a new threat, eliminating B.
• Option C: The excerpt describes the United States' past engagements in wars and conflicts with other nations before 1914, which relates to its history of international involvement. This matches the content.
• Option D: The US engaged in multiple wars (declared and undeclared), so portraying it as a peaceful nation's history is inaccurate.

Answer:

C. America's history of international involvement