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Americans invested in developing overseas economies to make a profit. (Promoted economic growth through American interest in foreign countries)
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Wilson wanted to keep America neutral in the war, despite them supplying the Allies with weapons. (Isolationist policy that will lead to more Isolationist policies)
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Sought to prevent support of U.S. enemies by people (foreigners) on U.S. soil. (Consequence of Neutrality Proclamation)
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Meant to establish post-war peace among the nations. (established freedom of the seas, which appealed to America)
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Limits were placed on the number of immigrants allowed into the U.S. (More Isolationist policies affecting US industry and labor)
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This limited the construction of certain naval vessels and applied restrictions to the number of ships certain navies could have (compared to America). (scales down American navy, ships could be bought cheaply by American businessmen)
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Immigration to America was further restricted. (See Emergency Quota Act)
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A foreign policy designed to allow Germans to pay reparations to Europe and to allow Europe to pay off debts to America. (America used foreign policy to settle after-war economic issues)
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During Calvin Coolidge's term as President, he preferred a policy of isolationism and neutrality (for the most part). He was succeeded by Herbert Hoover, who also pushed for isolationist policies.
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An attempt to outlaw war. (US wanted to try this out so they could remain Isolationist)
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Troops were withdrawn from Latin America to improve relations with the no longer occupied countries. (Neutrality = goal)
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Guaranteed that the Philippines would have independence by 1946. (Wanted to avoid conflict with Japan --> gave up trade advantage in Asia)
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Debt-dodging nations could not borrow any more money from the United States.
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These acts essentially stated that, if the President were to acknowledge a foreign war, certain restrictions would have to be put into effect. (Stemmed from Isolationist ideals)
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Forced Japanese-Americans into concentration camps. (Punishing the innocent for the actions of the guilty; massive domestic backlash --> political unrest)