Each was a natural trading partner.
Taking a side in that conflict would have had bad consequences for the U.S., the proverbial no-win situation.
With war, every country is afraid. They're afraid of possibly being ambushed, becoming in dept, and many other reasons. So by remaining neutral they can sit back and not have to worry about being attacked by any country that's fighting. But that's not always the case now and days. Hope I answered your question correctly.
General jean-baptiste kléber
<span>During the Middle Ages the primary purpose of Western art was to portray the spirit world, and the early art subjects were typically limited to religious (Pietistic) art. Art took form as mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, and paintings in churches.</span>
