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What was one important geographic reason the

United States was able to maintain a foreign

policy of neutrality throughout most of the 19th

century?

(1) The Atlantic Ocean provided a buffer from

European interference.

(2) Extensive mountain ranges along the Pacific

coastline prevented invasions.

(3) Scarce natural resources discouraged international

trade.

(4) European immigrants had rapid communication

with their homelands.

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One of the most important geographic reasons the United States was able to maintain a foreign policy of neutrality throughout most of the 19th century was that "(1) The Atlantic Ocean provided a buffer from European interference," since European naval power was much weaker than it is today. 

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