What did the united states want to remain neutral in the european war?

The United States wanted to remain neutral in the European war because "America did not want to send troops to fight in another country's war.

Explanation:

Not worthy to be in war. Million American died during war. War is expensive not like piece of dollar or two. It alot money and collect high tax rate.

it is a part of john locke's natural rights popular during the age of enlightenment that people had inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. this was reflected by thomas jefferson in his declaration of independence as rights to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

another line in the declaration of independence is that people have certain rights just because they are human. humans are capable of obeying the three natural rights john locke mentioned making them governable by these laws and therefore entitled to these rights as well.