The answer is most likely D. Refused aid to any nation at war. If the U.S. remained neutral, it would not have to worry about going to war/being attacked by a nation at war with another. Hope this helps! Brainliest is always appreciated!
The Republican party began as a coalition of anti-slavery "Conscience Whigs<span>" and </span>Free Soil Democrats<span> opposed to the </span>Kansas–Nebraska Act<span>, submitted to Congress by </span>Stephen Douglas<span> in January 1854.</span>