In the early years of World War I (1914–1917), the United States could correctly be described as

A.
a nation that had several powerful military alliances, following the military actions of allies
B.
a militaristic nation with a large standing army involved in world affairs
C.
a populous and economically powerful nation practicing neutrality
D.
a nation with an insignificant immigrant population and an inactive military

C. a populous and economically powerful nation practicing neutrality