Question

it is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars.... but the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for things which we have always carried nearest to our hearts - for democracy; for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments; for the rights and liberties of small nations; for universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free. 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 wilsons 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.

Explanation:

Wilson mentions fighting for democracy, rights of small nations, etc. These are democratic ideals. He emphasizes the preciousness of right over peace and the fight for values close to American hearts.

Answer:

The United States is determined to protect democratic ideals.