Isolationism Flashcards

1
Q

Did the USA want to go to war again?

A

No

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2
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What did the USA refuse to join?

A

The League of Nations

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3
Q

Who won the election in 1920?

A

Harding

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4
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What did Harding promise to do?

A

Return to normalcy

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5
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What did the USA resume to?

A

Policy of isolationism

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6
Q

How many Americans were lost in WW1?

A

100,000

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7
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Why did the USA join WW1?

A
Neutral at the beginning of the war
Germany killing unarmed civilians  
Unrestricted submarine warfare
6 American ships sunk in 1917
Germany and Mexico alliance against the USA
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8
Q

Definition of Isolationism?

A

Not getting involved with any other countries economically or politically

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9
Q

Why did the USA not want to be involved with Europe?

A

Too far away

Believed that the TOV was too harsh

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10
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Bad consequences to USA not joining the LON?

A

Lose trade
Left out of international agreements
Have no allies

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11
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Good consequences for the USA not joining the LON?

A

Prevent wars
Alliances with other countries
Trade with countries

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12
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What did the USA not want to have to do?

A

Pay for keeping world peace

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13
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What did America not do after WW1?

A

They would not join the LON

They rejected Woodrow Wilson

Refuse to join anymore alliances

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