When World War I first began, what did most Americans think about becoming involved?

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Responses

Unless America’s interests were directly threatened, Americans did not want to go to war.

Unless America’s interests were directly threatened, Americans did not want to go to war.

If the United States stood to gain land or natural resources, Americans wanted to go to war.

If the United States stood to gain land or natural resources, Americans wanted to go to war.

If Germany was going to invade other countries, Americans should send forces to protect U.S. allies.

If Germany was going to invade other countries, Americans should send forces to protect U.S. allies.

Unless Great Britain declared war, America should not get involved in a European conflict.

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The correct response is: Unless America’s interests were directly threatened, Americans did not want to go to war.

At the onset of World War I, many Americans held isolationist views and were reluctant to become involved in European conflicts unless there was a direct threat to the United States or its interests.