President Woodrow Wilson's request to Congress for a declaration of war
A. came before Germany took any military action against the United States.
B. took place two weeks after German submarines had torpedoed three Americans ships.
C. was passed without a dissenting vote.
D. was nearly voted down in the Senate.
E. was supported by Republicans but opposed by most in Wilson's own party.
Answer: B
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