Isolationism
- USA helps out with Dawes plan, 1924
- Kellogg-Braind Pact, 1928
- Remains out of World affairs and the League of Nations
- Republican attitude
- The Republican Presidents (Republican Era)
- "Return to normalcy"
- USA does not join League of Nations
- U.S. unique with no interests threatened
- U.S. felt they were superior to a corrupt world
- U.S. impregnable to attack
- "Devil" theory of war
Summary
Isolationism was the method of choice for the U.S. during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. By doing so, they were able to evade being directly involved in unappealing international affairs. This lessened America’s participation in any possible conflicts, or pre-existing conflicts. In addition, this meant that Americans were able to live freely from any external influences and thus seemingly unaffected.