American isolationism refers to the foreign policy stance adopted by the United States, where it aimed to avoid involvement in international conflicts and focus primarily on domestic affairs. This approach was characterized by maintaining neutrality and avoiding alliances with other nations.
Imagine American isolationism as someone who prefers staying at home rather than attending parties or social events. They choose to isolate themselves from external engagements and concentrate on their personal life instead.
Neutrality: The policy of not taking sides or expressing favoritism in disputes between other nations.
Non-interventionism: The belief that countries should refrain from interfering in the affairs of other nations unless it directly affects their own security or interests.
Monroe Doctrine: A U.S. foreign policy doctrine stating that any European interference in the Western Hemisphere would be considered an act of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.
Which event best represents the consistent thread of American isolationism throughout its history?
Which piece of legislation marked the beginning of the era of American isolationism in the interwar period?
How did the policy of Appeasement differ from American Isolationism during the inter-war period?
Which legislation best exemplifies American isolationism during interwar years?
Which policy best demonstrates the continuity of American isolationism from the post-World War I era to the beginning of World War II?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.