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Washington's Farewell Address
In his Farewell Address, Washington warns Americans about having long-term alliances with foreign nations. Geroge Washington wanted the United States to remain neutral in affairs with other nations. -
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War of 1812
A war between the United States and Britain and France (partially) which was started by the British violating American's rights and impressing them. -
Monroe Doctrine
On December 2nd, 1823, James Monroe finalized the Monroe Doctrine which warned Europe not to create any more colonies in the western world or else there may be consequences - like war. -
The Roosevelt Corollary
The Roosevelt Colloray was a way of saying that the United States would only intervine in a last resort to help other nations in the Western Hemisphere -
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WWII
The United States did their best ti try and stay out if the war but it was hard after they were bombed by the Japanese. After being bombed the USA declared war on japan and officially entered the war. -
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Vietnam War
The USA were backing the French in the vietnam war, sending miltary and financial support for the French. The USA, over time, carried out missions against the VietCong to control the rise of communism.