Russian and American Involvement in the War — Quiz
Question 1 • World History CR
The passage is from President Woodrow Wilson’s Declaration of Neutrality in 1914. Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned. . . . The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls. How did this speech affect US involvement in World War I?
Answer
A
It caused the US to remain isolated and neutral.
B
It caused the US to choose sides out of a sense of fairness.
C
It caused the US to remain on good terms with all sides.
D
It caused the US to take sides because it felt threatened.
Explanation
Wilson urged Americans to act impartially and said the United States must remain neutral “in fact, as well as in name.” This reflected the country’s policy of staying out of World War I at that time, so the best answer is that it remained isolated and neutral. The speech did not call for choosing a side or taking sides because of a threat.
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