In 1914, Americans believed that the Monroe Doctrine encouraged them to follow a policy of

The Monroe Doctrine warned European powers against interfering in the Americas, while the United States generally avoided becoming involved in European conflicts. In 1914, as World War I began, many Americans saw this tradition as support for staying neutral. Therefore, the policy was neutrality, not frequent warfare, trade restrictions, or moral diplomacy.

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