What policy did the US adopt at the beginning of the world war 1?

At the beginning of World War I, the United States adopted a policy of neutrality, aiming to avoid involvement in the conflict that engulfed Europe. This stance was influenced by a desire to maintain peace and focus on domestic issues, as well as a widespread public sentiment against entering the war. However, as the war progressed, factors such as unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram shifted public opinion and government policy toward eventual involvement.