7) at the beginning of both world war i and world war ii, the initial policy of the united states was to
a. remain neutral.
b. create naval blockades
c. provide military assistance.
d. end ties with the warring countries.

The initial policy of the United States in both World War I and World War II was that it wanted to remain neutral at the beginning but it didn't quite play out the way they wanted as they were dragged in the war in both cases.

The correct answer therefore is A - remain neutral.