The build-up of the u. s. military in 1916 was an example of
a. internationlism
b. isolationism
c. neutrality
d. preparedness

d. it adversely affected american productivity

united states reinforcements contributed greatly to three allied victories in france at: cantigny (first major american battle), argonne (the largest in the united states military history, involving 1.2 million american soldiers), and château-thierry (one of the first actions under general pershing).