The United States originally pursued a policy of isolationism, avoiding conflict while trying to broker a peace, when World War I broke out. That changed when they learned of the Zimmerman Telegraph.
After World War I, the US was plunged into the Great Depression. In order to protect its economy and physical security, they had to participate abroad.
'Isolationism'
It was their unwillingness to join the fight and ideals of staying neutral and separate.
After World War II, the U.S. did not return to isolationism due to several factors, including the emergence of the Soviet Union as a superpower, which led to the Cold War and a need for active engagement in global politics. The U.S. also recognized the economic benefits of international trade and cooperation, exemplified by initiatives like the Marshall Plan. Furthermore, institutions such as the United Nations were established to promote collective security, reflecting a commitment to internationalism over isolationism.
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World War II
Isolationism and non intervention
The Neutrality Laws. Informally a policy of isolationism kept us out of the war until the USA was attacked.
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Fear of communism
i belive it was called isolationism.
Isolationism in the Philippines was born from debates surrounding the Spanish-American War, and the US annexation of the Philippines. Isolationism is the policy of remaining apart from the political affairs of other countries.
The US has never had a policy of imperialism. We have not conquered and set up colonies like the French, Belgians, British, or Spanish had. The unwritten policy of isolationism ended with WWI, and and the leadership and power of the US filled the void of power after the war. There has been no turning back, because to do so would create another void of leadership.
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