After Napleons rise to power, Europe was engulfed in war. Both sides tried to draw the US into supporting their side and to prevent the US from helping the other side.
After Napleon’s rise to power, Europe was engulfed in war. Both sides tried to draw the US into supporting their side and to prevent the US from helping the other side. The US did not really have the power nor the desire to choose sides. This encouraged them to adopt a policy of neutrality and to encourage all countries to allow free and private trade to continue despite the wars. I hope this helps!