On the European front the most important development of the past year has been without question the crushing counteroffensive on the part of the great armies of Russia against the powerful German army. What is the most likely intended effect of the language crushing counteroffensive and powerful in this text? (4 points)

To encourage Americans to believe they were making real progress
To encourage young men and women to enlist in the cause
To prevent Americans from viewing the Russian army as a threat
To suggest America should invest more in its military defense