Question

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.

Answer 1

It would be that "(B) American military treaties prevented direct involvement" that was not a reason for the initial American neutrality during the First World War, since it had far more to do with the fact that Americans simply did not want to get involved in European affairs.