3. How was trade between America and European countries affected by the war?

British and French demands created a trade imbalance

Explanation:

Even after the defeat of Britain in the war they maintained an enriched trade among them. British entrusted foreign policy during the 19th century that ensured stable balance among the Europeans. Free trade system was introduced after 1st world war without any discrepancy can be said that little was to be materially gained from war.

The British was busy fighting with Germany and it did not allow European countries to trade with U. S which created an imbalance. The post war repair caused an exacerbation in the economic disruption. The U. S introduced economic downtown which was the worldwide scope.