American leaders explained their decision to enter world war i by saying they wanted to
a.) win the war to gain new territory
b.) keep the oceans safe for shipping
c.) punish those who made war on civilians
d.) make the world safe for democracy

Answer

They wanted make the world safe for democracy

Explanation

The United States said that the world must be made safe for democracy. This justified their call for declaration of world war one. In this they blamed the Germany military that threatened democracy everywhere. So they they pushed for the war to ensure that the word is exercising the democracy thus people have freedom and are well represented.  

c. businesses/firms & government

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.