(mc)which of these factors made it difficult for the united states to retain its neutrality between 1914 and 1916? alliances between the united states and the allied nations political pressure on president wilson by republican leaders efforts by the warring nations to interfere with the united states' freedom of trade yellow journalists' efforts to create public support for u. s. entry into the war

The correct statement  is "Warring nations to interfere with the United States' freedom of trade."

This refers specifically to the role that Germany played in bringing the US into World War I. One of the main events that drew America's attention to this war was the sinking of the Lusitania. This British vessel, with American citizens on it, was sunk by a German U-Boat and resulted in the death of over 100 Americans.

Despite Woodrow Wilson warning the Germans about this use of unrestricted submarine warfare, the Germans used it multiple times on US ships that were trading in what was considered a war zone.

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.