The reason given by the President in asking Congress to declare war against
Germany is that the German government has declared certain war zones,
within which, by the use of submarines, she sinks, without notice, American
ships and destroys American lives... The first war zone was declared by Great
Britain. She gave us and the world notice of it on, the 4th day of November,
1914. The zone became effective Nov. 5, 1914 ... This zone so declared by
Great Britain covered the whole of the North Sea... The first German war
zone was declared on the 4th day of February, 1915, just three months after
the British war zone was declared. Germany gave fifteen days' notice of the
establishment of her zone, which became effective on the 18th day of
February, 1915. The German war zone covered the English Channel and the
high seawaters around the British Isles...
What is the difference in tone between the excerpts?
O Excerpt 1 is decisive and Excerpt 2 is contemplative.
Excerpt 1 is hopeful and Excerpt 2 is aggressive.
Excerpt 1 is melancholy and Excerpt 2 is accusatory.
Excerpt 1 is remorseful and Excerpt 2 is hopeful.