Blog #4Due Friday, December 13th
The United States had a policy of isolationism for nearly the first hundred years of its existence. However, in the mid 1800s, they rapidly began to shift from the policy to a policy of imperialism. Between 1865 and 1916, the United States took a much more active role in world affairs. Today, the US remains very active in world affairs often leading the way in both military and humanitarian (giving to countries and people in need) efforts.
-Why do you think the United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism?
-Do you think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy? Why/Why Not?
-Do you think the United States could or even should return to a policy of isolationism (remember, isolationism does not mean that the US would not be able to trade with other countries)?
