What was President Wilson's first official response when war ...

[student77]

What was President Wilson's first official response when war broke out in Europe in 1914?
 
  A)  He announced a blockade of Europe on behalf of the Allied Powers.
  B)  He announced an embargo of all American products, so that the United States would not repeat the mistakes of the War of 1812.
  C)  He announced a declaration of neutrality and called on the nation to be neutral in thought as well as action.
  D)  He asked Congress to declare war on Germany to prevent a victory by a militaristic continental power
  E)  He announced a preparedness campaign in order to promote armaments and military training.

Question 2

What was the initial reaction of most Americans to the outbreak of World War I in Europe?
 
  A)  They wanted to ensure that the United States could stay out of the conflict.
  B)  They wanted the United States to declare war against Germany.
  C)  They feared that war in Europe would propel the United States into economic recession.
  D)  They did not care because the United States had no ties to Europe.
  E)  They gleefully saw the war as a golden opportunity for American business to make money.

[kardosa007]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A

[student77]

Excellent

[atrochim]

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