All of the following inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies in WWI EXCEPT?
although some progressives opposed war, the idealistic progressive spirit pointed toward an American campaign to end militarism and establish a peaceful world order.
although an officially neutral US traded with both sides, patterns of trade and loans tied US business and banks to the Allies.
although a pacifist at heart, Wilson campaigned for re-election in 1916 on a hawkish platform- and won decisively.
although both Britain and Germany violated American neutrality, German actions cost American lives, while British actions merely disrupted trade.
I vote for the last answer.
To determine which of the given options did NOT inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies in WWI, we need to analyze each option individually.
1. "Although some progressives opposed war, the idealistic progressive spirit pointed toward an American campaign to end militarism and establish a peaceful world order."
This option suggests that the idealistic progressive spirit inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies. Therefore, this option does not support the statement that it did not inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies.
2. "Although an officially neutral US traded with both sides, patterns of trade and loans tied US business and banks to the Allies."
This option indicates that the patterns of trade and loans tied US business and banks to the Allies, thereby suggesting that it did inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies.
3. "Although a pacifist at heart, Wilson campaigned for re-election in 1916 on a hawkish platform - and won decisively."
This option highlights that even though Wilson might have been a pacifist, he campaigned on a hawkish platform, indicating a willingness to take a more aggressive stance. Therefore, this option supports the statement that it did inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies.
4. "Although both Britain and Germany violated American neutrality, German actions cost American lives, while British actions merely disrupted trade."
This option explains that German actions cost American lives, whereas British actions only disrupted trade. This suggests that the German actions might have played a more significant role in the US's decision to enter on the side of the Allies. Therefore, this option does not support the statement that it did not inclined the US toward entering on the side of the Allies.
Based on the analysis, option 1, "Although some progressives opposed war, the idealistic progressive spirit pointed toward an American campaign to end militarism and establish a peaceful world order," does NOT indicate an exception. Hence, it is the option that does NOT incline the US toward entering on the side of the Allies in WWI.