What was President Wilson's first official response when war broke out in Europe in 1914?
A) He announced a blockade of Europe on behalf of the Allied Powers.
B) He announced an embargo of all American products, so that the United States would not repeat the mistakes of the War of 1812.
C) He announced a declaration of neutrality and called on the nation to be neutral in thought as well as action.
D) He asked Congress to declare war on Germany to prevent a victory by a militaristic continental power.
E) He announced a preparedness campaign in order to promote armaments and military training.
