Read the passage from Woodrow Wilson’s Declaration of Neutrality. The effect of the war upon the United States will depend upon what American citizens say and do. Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned.

–Declaration of Neutrality,
Woodrow Wilson,
1914

In the passage, what does Wilson ask of the American public?
A. to avoid taking sides in the conflict in Europe
B. to show support for their countries of origin
C. to promise to remain neutral in all future conflicts
D. to feign neutrality while supporting the war in secret