Why did america originally want to remain neutral?

a. most americans threatened to revolt if the government declared war.
b. american troops were not prepare for war with european nations.
c. they wanted to protect foreign investment.
d. they believed in the causes of both sides.

to protest slavery i would think it would be a

d is the right answer

well we know that it was fought between america and the united kingdom based on that i assume people consider the second war of independence because brtiain and england (uk)   the uk is made up of england and i assume thats why it was considered that