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"Roosevelt was the one who had the vision to change our policy from isolationism to world leadership. That was a terrific revolution. Our country's never been the same since." W. Averell Harriman
Main Points:
•U.S. felt they were superior to a corrupt world
•U.S. unique with no interests threatened
•U.S. impregnable to attack
•"Devil" theory of war
Summary:
These acts of trying to stop itself being involved in war was the military side of isolation, in that these war avoidance tactics are there to isolate the American army to internal issues and if possible protect it from war at all. Also, they belief if avoiding international problems it would bring more internal development.
- Isolationism is the policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the affairs of other nations.
•U.S. felt they were superior to a corrupt world
- Social and Economics Isolationism, discrimination.
•The US closed the doors to immigration during the 1920's, especially from Asia •High tariffs, America set high tariffs on imports to keep out foreign products
•Does not guarantee any European agreements (America feels she is a peace loving nation, unlike Europe).
•1933 USA formally recognizes Stalin’s Russia - However of their policy, they join and were part of agreements and negotiations. •USA helps out with Dawes plan, 1924 •Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928. Attempted to outlaw war and was accepted by 62 nations •Republican attitude •The Republican Presidents
•U.S. unique with no interests threatened
•U.S. impregnable to attack
•"Devil" theory of war
Summary:
These acts of trying to stop itself being involved in war was the military side of isolation, in that these war avoidance tactics are there to isolate the American army to internal issues and if possible protect it from war at all. Also, they belief if avoiding international problems it would bring more internal development.