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In the months leading up to World War I, the United States wanted to maintain its neutrality because
Responses
A President Wilson was a Quaker and was against warfare of any kind.President Wilson was a Quaker and was against warfare of any kind.
B the armed forces were preoccupied with problems on the Mexican border.the armed forces were preoccupied with problems on the Mexican border.
C the U.S. had the strongest navy in the world and it was needed to keep the coastline secure.the U.S. had the strongest navy in the world and it was needed to keep the coastline secure.
D the U.S. was trading heavily with European nations and did not want its business interrupted.

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The correct response is:

D the U.S. was trading heavily with European nations and did not want its business interrupted.

In the lead-up to World War I, the United States had significant economic ties with European nations, making neutrality a desirable stance to protect its trade interests.