Summary.
Following World War I the USA encouraged isolationism, this was done by rejecting the treaty of versailles, instating the Fordney Mccumber Tarrif, and reducing immigration. The USA did this to reduce participation in foreign matters.
Isolationism
- USA helps with Dawes plan, 1924
- Signs Kellogs Briand Pact, 1928
- Remains out of World affairs and League of Nations
- Americans did not want more dead soldiers and felt a need to isolate
- The result of the Fordney McCumber Tarrif: forced foreign governments to place taxes on American goods, in turn isolating America economically
- Following World War I the American government put in place laws to reduce immigration
- The USA was then isolated both politically and economically