In the months leading up to world war i, the united states wanted to maintain its neutrality because

In the months leading up to World War I, the United States wanted to maintain its neutrality because of the U.S's mixed population.

The US is commonly known for trying to stay out of wars that had not direct relationship with it until after World War II. The US generally had pro-Allied leadership, so the way they showed support was through providing equipment, war material, and supplies to their allies. Of course, when the Lusitania was sunken, and the Zimmermann Telegram was sent, the US officially declared war on the Central Powers.

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