"We must be impartial in thought, as well as action, must put a curb upon our sentiments, as well as upon every transaction that might be construed as a preference of one party to the struggle before another."
- from his "Message to Congress," Woodrow Wilson, 1914
Which previously long-standing United States policy did Wilson’s statement reflect?
Responses
A The United States did not involve itself in European disputes or alliances.The United States did not involve itself in European disputes or alliances.
B The United States did not want to profit economically from conflicts around the world.The United States did not want to profit economically from conflicts around the world.
C The United States needed to pick a side early in a conflict to ensure a peaceful outcome.The United States needed to pick a side early in a conflict to ensure a peaceful outcome.
D The United States tried to prevent European powers from creating alliances with each other.