Why did the United States declare its neutrality at the beginning of World War I?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Traditionally, the United States avoided involvement in European wars.
2. Neutrality proved profitable, as war-related demand from abroad fueled the American economy.
3. In the course of World War I, American bankers extended $10 billion in loans to the Allies.
4. The nature of the fighting in Europe further bolstered the American determination to avoid being drawn into the conflict.
5. In the United States, neutrality also made domestic political sense.

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Identify an accurate statement about Spanish exploration overseas

A) The Spanish explorers found the eastern route to Africa and India before the Portuguese. B) Christopher Columbus found the route to India in 1492 after ten weeks of voyage. C) Christopher Columbus was a Portuguese-trained Italian sailor who was sent to find India by Spanish monarchs. D) After the success of Portugal in finding the route to India, Spanish sailors advocated the search for an eastern route to the Orient. E) Vasco da Gama was the first European in several centuries to set foot in North America.

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What did the physiocrats promote?

A. free trade B. mercantilism C. state-sponsored banks D. social welfare programs

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The wife of Justinian, who proved to be an invaluable adviser, was

A. Theodora. B. Hagia Sophia. C. Livia. D. Olympia. E. Belisarius.

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