Travis was an American political advisor in the early 1900s. When two of the United States' allies went to war with each other, the president sought help from his advisors. If Travis were an idealist, which of the following would he have advised the president to do?
A) The United States should sever all ties with both the countries, as alliances can only result in the United States being dragged into foreign conflicts.
B) The United States should support the nation with the stronger military and use that country to pursue imperialist goals.
C) The United States should use its influence to try to alleviate the conflict between the two nations.
D) The United States should act as a reformer and help both sides resolve their differences peacefully.
E) The United States should attack and take over both countries once their militaries become weakened from fighting their war.
D
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