Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned. . . . The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls.

–“Address to Congress,”
President Woodrow Wilson
August 19, 1914

Which phrase best shows Wilson’s understanding that Americans disagreed about their participation in the war?

A. “every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality”
B. “the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned”
C. “the United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name”
D. “during these days that are to try men's souls”

Answer is D.