Isolationism
Republican Era
"Return to Normalcy"
The United States does not join the 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
USA helps out with Dawes plan, 1924
Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928
Remains out of World affairs and the League of Nations
Republican attitude
The Republican Presidents
Still limited immigration, especially from Asia
High tariffs
Does not guarantee any European agreements (America feels she is a peace loving nation, unlike Europe)
1933 USA formally recognizes Stalin’s Russia
"Return to Normalcy"
The United States does not join the 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
USA helps out with Dawes plan, 1924
Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928
Remains out of World affairs and the League of Nations
Republican attitude
The Republican Presidents
Still limited immigration, especially from Asia
High tariffs
Does not guarantee any European agreements (America feels she is a peace loving nation, unlike Europe)
1933 USA formally recognizes Stalin’s Russia