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Prior to 1917, many Americans did not support the country being involved in what would soon be called World War I. Which of these statements would have been MOST likely to have been made by a such a person?
Responses
A "The United States is a nation of immigrants.""The United States is a nation of immigrants."
B "The war is a European issue and is not a threat to the United States.""The war is a European issue and is not a threat to the United States."
C "The Soviet Union is a bigger threat to the United States than Germany.""The Soviet Union is a bigger threat to the United States than Germany."
D "The attack on Pearl Harbor was terrible, but Hawaii is a military outpost, not a state.""The attack on Pearl Harbor was terrible, but Hawaii is a military outpost, not a state."

Answer 1

The statement that would have been MOST likely made by someone opposed to U.S. involvement in World War I prior to 1917 is:

B "The war is a European issue and is not a threat to the United States."

This response reflects the isolationist sentiment that was prevalent among many Americans at the time, who believed that the conflict in Europe did not directly threaten the United States and therefore did not warrant American involvement.