Why were the United States Isolationists during the 1920's and 30's?

Question

WHY were they and HOW did they go about doing this?
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Answer 1

"[The] US Congress refused to endorse the Treaty of Versailles or the League of Nations."

"The time between the World Wars saw a resurgence in non-interventionism in the United States. After the war broke out in Europe on September 1, 1939, such Americans as Charles Lindbergh, Gerald P. Nye and Rush D. Holt prominently advocated U.S. neutrality. Groups like the "America First Committee" tapped into the overwhelming desire of the American people to remain out of this second European war, attracting hundreds of thousands into its ranks. The committee came under increasing attacks by newspaper editors of the day, many of whom supported stronger intervention in the European war."

"20th century non-intervention" in "United States non-interventionism" : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_non-interventionism#20th_century_non-intervention

Further reading : "The Plot Against America: A Novel ", Philip Roth, 2004, ISBN 0-618-50928-3

Answer 2

Because of the vote in 1920, that the US would not partake in the League of Nations and the impending election of 1920 which was sort of a referendum on the League of Nations in which Harding defeated Cox rather easily thus solidifying an attitude that we did not want to be involved in European or any other international disputes nor disagreements.the Republicans were strictly a party of isolationalists and they controlled the government from March 1921 until March 1933. Even under FDR, isolationalism remained strong with the America First movement led by the aviation hero, Charles Lindburgh, a known pacifist.The Neutrality Act of 1935 further emphasized the feeling for isolationalism and we did not want to be involved in foreign wars. Even when China and Manchuria were viciously attacked by the Japanese in the 1930's did the US relinquish feelings for neutrality. But by the beginnings of the Second World War in 1939, the US position concerning isolationalism was beginnng to wane. This can be seen in our legislation concerning Lend-Lease to Britain in 1940, the creation of the military draft in 1941 and the building up of the National Guard and the Civil Defense. Eventually isolationalism would end when we were attacked at Pearl Harbor and we have been internationalistic in our political philosophy ever since.

Answer 3

After WW1 We did not want to deal with the rest of the world. We worked on building our country which had the great depression and we had enough troble as it was. A lot of cash was spent in WW1 and our econemy was shot and we wanted to be left alone. But as history has shown us WW2 and the attack from Japan ended all that. We still have troops in Germany since 1933.......

Answer 4

Yes. A revolution in attitude towards want and greed. With the need to look after yourself and community. The collapse of the US Empire under the weight of its debt will leave people sitting around waiting in vain for the nanny state to rescue them. (or fox / ccn news tell them what to do) Be prepared for change.