Post WWI through 1933 Flashcards
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Isolationism
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The United States went through a pendulum of isolationism and intervention. Before WWII, they had no foreign alliances/ stationed troops because of the fears of issues similar to WWI
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Five Power Pact/ Washington Naval Conference (1928)
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(US, UK, Japan France, Italy) Agreed to prevent tensions in East Asia through naval disarmament
3
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Kellong-Briand Pact (1928)
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Agreement to outlaw war as a foriegn policy in US. Did NOT prevent WWII, nor helped stop the growing militarism of this Era.
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Dawes Plan (After WWI)
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Plan to reduce Germany’s reparations and gradually increase as their economy improves. US banks lent money for them to pay back debts owed to European nations.