Why did the United States initially follow a policy of appeasement toward Germany? The United States believed that Austria posed a greater threat than did Germany. The United States supported Hitler’s desire to create a unified German state. The United States thought Germany would attack America if there was no appeasement. The United States wanted to focus on its own economic troubles.

The United States believed that Austria posed a greater threat than did Germany. The United States supported Hitler’s desire to create a unified German state. The United States thought Germany would attack America if there was no appeasement. The United States wanted to focus on its own economic troubles.

Explanation:

1) union forces launched a surprise attack.

2) more confederate troops arrived by train.

3) union forces retreated.

d) all choices are correct