Benevolent neutrality
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"Benevolent neutrality" is a term used by Ernest May to describe United States foreign policy regarding involvement in World War I. It is distinct from strict neutrality because America had some favorable policies towards the Allies; for example, generally favorable trade decisions. This was accentuated by the better availability of information about the Allies, and the pre-existing state of public opinion.
Eventually, benevolent neutrality favoured the Allies even more, allowing them loans and arms.
Benevolent Neutrality also played a role in World War Two, in that the United States' trade policies and diplomatic aid favoured the future Allied powers of Great Britain and France.
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