During the early years of the war (1914–1916), the official policy of the United States under President Woodrow Wilson was:
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Correct answer: A policy of strict neutrality and isolationism
Wilson urged Americans to be 'neutral in fact as well as in name, impartial in thought as well as in action.' This reflected a long-standing American tradition of avoiding entanglements in European conflicts.
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