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Q: Why did most American favor a policy of isolationism?
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What is isolationalism?

The name given to the policy of avoidance. The US practiced isolationism in the 30's. The policy was simple, we do not want to get involved. Look what happened with WWI, so the people of the US did not want to become intangled in the affairs of Europe again. The US wanted to remain isolated from the rest of the world, ergo the term isolationism Jerry has given a very good explanation. May I add: Isolationism is a diplomatic policy whereby a nation seeks to avoid alliances with other nations. Most nations are not in a political position to maintain strict isolationist policies for extended periods of time, even though most nations have historical periods where isolationism is popular.


Why did some people find Barry Goldwater views threatening?

Because he leaned towards a view of war being necessary, and the american people just wanted peace and isolationism for the most part.


Us policy during the beginning years of ww1 until it declared war in April of 1917?

In the build-up to American involvement as an active combatant in World War I (in April of 1917), the general policy dominating American government and society was "Isolationism". Most Americans viewed the European war as just that -- European. Isolating themselves from the bloody and destructive conflict seemed to be a sensible and even profitable choice.


Is the American bureaucracy involved with politics or policy?

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What is the American foreign policy of the 19th century?

American foreign policy of the 19th century could be described in one word- isolationism. In the early 19th century, Thomas Jefferson almost bankrupted the country keeping it out of the ongoing war between Britain and France, Only two international wars were fought in the 19th century. The Mexican War and the Spanish-American War. Both were in favor of land expansion. Manifest Destiny (want to expand America to the Pacific) in the Mexican War, and the first wants of an imperialist nation (one that dominates others for more resources), in 1898. Most of America's worries during the 19th century were focused on domestic issues. Mainly Manifest Destiny, Slavery, Government, and the Economy.


What was the US policy during World War 1?

For the most part, the US followed a policy of isolationism. Most Americans did not wish to become involved in European affairs and did not want to become involved in wars or secret foreign diplomacy. As an example, the US Senate rejected the wishes of US President Woodrow Wilson to join the League of Nations.


Who didn't the join the league of nations?

Most importantly the USA because congress wanted to maintain a policy of isolationism. If they didn't join the league of nations then they wont get dragged into another European Conflict