"When war broke out in Europe, the United States was determined to avoid being dragged into the conflict...The government adopted a position of neutrality...The war had several immediate effects on the United States. First, the economy boomed as American farmers and manufacturers rushed to fill orders for war goods. By 1917 trade with the Allies had greatly increased..."

Question

"When war broke out in Europe, the United States was determined to avoid being dragged into the conflict...The government adopted a position of neutrality...The war had several immediate effects on the United States. First, the economy boomed as American farmers and manufacturers rushed to fill orders for war goods. By 1917 trade with the Allies had greatly increased..."

Why did the United States try to stay out of World War I at first?

(1 point)
Responses

The war was in Europe, not in the United States
The war was in Europe, not in the United States

The U.S. economy boomed because of an increase in military supply orders and an increase in trade
The U.S. economy boomed because of an increase in military supply orders and an increase in trade

The U.S. supported Germany

Answer 1

The war was in Europe, not in the United States.