Which of the following was not a reason for the initial American neutrality
during the First World War?
(A) Wilson hoped neutrality would allow him to lead the peace at the end
of the war.
(B) American military treaties prevented direct involvement.
(C) Neutrality allowed American businesses to trade with both sides of
the confl ict.
(D) Support by the U.S. population was divided between the two sides.
(E) Americans generally supported a policy of isolation.