Question
«The United States must be neutral in fact as well as in name....We must
be impartial in thought as well as in action."- President Wilson, 1914
1.What did Wilson mean by this? Give an example of both impartiality in thought
and impartiality of action.
Answer
Wilson meant that the United States should not take sides in the conflict between European nations during World War I. Impartiality in thought means that the United States should not have any bias or preference towards any particular nation or group. Impartiality of action means that the United States should not take any actions that would favor one side over the other. An example of impartiality in thought would be the United States not favoring one nation's cause over another's. An example of impartiality of action would be the United States not providing military aid or support to any of the warring nations.