Which statement best summarizes the attitude of the majority of Americans toward the war in Europe when the war first broke out?

A. They wanted the U. S. to fight on the side of the Central Powers.

B. They worried that the war would hurt trade and business.

C. They felt that the war was none of their business.

D. They wanted the U. S. to fight on the side of the Allies.

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Omari Clayton

6 November, 03:24

Which statement best summarizes the attitude of the majority of Americans toward the war in Europe when the war first broke out?

A. They wanted the U. S. to fight on the side of the Central Powers.

B. They worried that the war would hurt trade and business.

C. They felt that the war was none of their business.

D. They wanted the U. S. to fight on the side of the Allies.

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Tiffany Frey · Answer 1

Answer: B is correct.

Explanation: there were many who wanted to follow isolationism arguing that the war was problem of Europeans, there were also those (many Americans were of European origin with their roots in different corners of the Old continent). Situation changed and USA (country of European origin and roots) entered the war and continued engaged in (especially) European security policy.