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ISOLATIONISM
What? BELIEF that the US should stay out of foreign affairs
When? 1920-1941
Why?
People not happy with results of the war
Believed US couldn’t be attacked
US superior to other nations
How?
Not joining the League of Nations
High Tariffs on European Goods
Limited Immigration
Washington Naval Conference 1921
a. US agrees to limit the size of its navy
Effects
Destroys trade w/other countries
Leads to Great Depression
Leads to anti-immigrant feelings
LEADS TO WWII - US was the only nation with the power to stop Germany, Japan and Italy, but did nothing about it.
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