describe how isolationism is different from unilateralism. What event caused the United States to discontinue its use of isolationism (ie, what major event propelled the U.S. into global affairs)?
2006-12-03 09:06:41 · 3 answers · asked by Mark E 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Isolationism is the policy of non-involvment in foreign affairs where other major interests of other major players are at stake. This is why we still went to war with Spain in the Caribbean and Philippines and why we adhered to the Roosevelt Doctrine in Latin America.
Unilateralism is the policy of going alone when and where other major interests are at stake. This can be applied to our initiative with regards to the war in Iraq before we officially had Britain and other nations' support or even after if you're looking for a collective worldwide settlement.
The sinking of the Lusitania reintroduced us into getting involved in world affairs by motivating us to react upon the Zimmerman Telegram sent from Imperial Germany to the People's State of Mexico following the Mexican Revolutionary period.
2006-12-03 09:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mikey C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isolation is staying home & ignoring the rest of the world.
Unilateralism is being active in world affairs, but charting 1's own course independent of other countries.
WW II ended isolationism.
2006-12-03 17:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Isolationism, no money
Unilaterism, MO Money!!!
2006-12-03 18:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by brad_spits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋