Notes on Isolationism

Just in case you were absent today...

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.

Tonight's HW

Based on our class discussion today...

Was the policy of ISOLATIONISM good, or bad for the United States? Explain your answer in a post of AT LEAST 75 Words.

Please CHECK SPELLING AND GRAMMAR before posting. Thank you!