THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (D).WILSON TRIED TO USE THE NOTE TO SECUREBR...

18. The correct answer is (D).Wilson tried to use the note to securebroad authority from Congress to protect U.S. ships engaged inpeaceful pursuits. Wilson planned to arm merchant ships so theycould fight off German U-boats. Regardless of the outrage over thenote, the isolationists in Congress blocked the vote. Choice (C) wasa provision of the Sussex Pledge, choice (E). Choices (A) and (B) areincorrect.