U.S. ISOLATIONHow U.S. Isolationism effected the

enforcements of the treaties.

Roots of Isolationism

Many immigrants came to the U.S. to escape European conflicts.

George Washington warned against foreign entanglements.

Thomas Paine warned that the vast number of European kingdoms threatened lasting peace .

The physical isolation (distance from Europe) contributed to psychological isolationism .

Monroe Doctrine 1823

“Hemispheric Mentality” - arrogance; Americans better than European

Stated that the U.S. would not interfere with European affairs that did not concern them and warned Europe not to colonize the American continents.(Considered it dangerous to peace and safety of America.)

Wilson proposed his 14 Points for peace which included: free trade, open diplomacy, arms reductions, League of Nations, and stressed sovereignty for people in central Europe.U.S. Senate failed to ratify. Why? •Bi-Partisan Feuding•U.S. Isolation Policy

Post WWI United States

Most Powerful Wealthiest Nation Wilson’s Goal; U.S. “Utopian Society” would

provide inspiration to the world and promote world peace

Anglo- American Guarantee

Both countries pledged to protect the French

U.S. did not feel that dismembering Germany to weaken it was in alignment with their global perspective of global peace