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)?
I believe the United States shifted from a policy of isolationism to a policy of imperialism to gain power, several reasons led to them gaining power. First, the U.S. was already trading with European nations, but wanted to trade with Asian countries like China and Japan. The U.S. forced Japan out of isolationism by asking them to trade. The U.S. passed the Treay of Kanagawa, that opened to ports to trade. The U.S. also gained many territories such as Hawaii, Alaska, and many islands in the pacific. They annexed, or took over, Hawaii. They purchased Alaska from Russia. The U.S. also acquired and annexed islands such as Midway, Philippines, Guam, American Samoa, and Wake islands. The U.S. also created the Open Door Policy that allowed any nation to trade in China so the U.S. could keep their ability to trade in China. This showed that the U.S. was willing to be more active in world affairs. These reasons all contributed to the U.S. gaining power. I believe the U.S. was justified in switching from a policy of isolationism to a policy of imperialism because if you look at the results of the U.S. switching to imperialism, we gained Hawaii and Alaska as states later in history. We also showed that the U.S. was not a weak country and that we had a say in what goes on too. I strongly believe we could not go back to a policy of Isolationism because we are in way to deep in world affairs now because through research from, http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/, states "Of late, the US evidently deeply offended Afghan President Hamid Karzai by issuing an ultimatum that if he doesn’t sign a long-term security pact quickly, he will find himself alone and vulnerable in a country open to further ravages by the Taliban." And when we look back on the terrorist attack of 9/11 we can see that things we are doing are offending some countries. In conclusion i believe we are to deep in the worldly matters.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you in many ways,also i do agree with you that we are a little to involved we maybe should lay off other countries just a little bit but still have a county of imperialism.
DeleteDo you think being in a policy of imperialism is good for the U.S.? cheesemouse69
DeleteI agree with you. I like how you used outside information. And i agree with the fact that the outcome wont be so good if the U.S. backed out of worldly affairs. The u.s. has made a lot of enemies, they wont be so happy if the US just suddenly stopped being involved. Plus, we need places to get resources from.
Deletewhy i think the us moved away from isolation is because other country have good
ReplyDeletethings the us wanted.
no because if we do return to isolation we might not get some of the really good goods other country's have.
if the us switched back they would probably still trade with us
DeleteI think we wanted goods also, but being in a policy of isolationism doesn't mean we couldn't trade and get more goods. Why other ways do you believe the U.S. switched from a policy of isolationism to a policy of imperialism?
Deletei think that you should talk more about why we moved away from isolationism
DeleteI think the United States shifted away from a policy of Isolationism because they wanted countries on their side.They wanted these other countries on their side, so if something happened to the United States, say a war, America would have some help and support from other countries. The United States would be supported by those other countries because the U.S. help them when they needed help.The U.S. could go back to a policy of Isolationism, but they shouldn't.They shouldn't return to a policy of Isolationism because then countries who need help now will not get help from the U.S.(a world power)Then when the U.S. has a problem they(the countries we didn't help) will not help the U.S..So no the United States should NEVER return to a policy of Isolationism!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you say, but I believe you could take it a step further and say that overall they wanted more power.
DeleteWhy do you think the U.S. couldn't go back to a policy of isolationism?
DeleteI agree, but I think you could have been more specific and taken it two steps further.
Deletei agree with you but say more about why the u.s couldn'i go back.
Deletei think that the united states shifted from away from a policy of isolation beacuse they wanted to become more involved with other business opertunties like more trade or opening businesses in other countries. no idont think th eunited states should turn back into a policy of isolation beacuse there is some products that we need that maybe arent here in the us.
ReplyDeleteI agree the whole reason we shifted to a policy of imperialism is to get other resources that we can't get in the US
DeleteHave you ever noticed that almost everything we have, it says its made in China? If we go back to no trade, that means all the things we are getting from china, our resources, will be all gone. That will take away alot of our products we use in everyday life. We couldn't stop trade. The United States would crash... hard.
DeleteI agree with you but the United States went from isolationism to imperialism so they could also get into world affaire
Deletethay shifted so they could bo more active in the world and get more money they also wanted land.
Deletethe U.S should not shift back because they have so much power right now and they wont want to give that up
Deleteyes the U.S should of because the u.s has so much power now and they were good
DeleteI agree with you, but the United States went from isolationism to imperialism because the United States should take more of a active trade role in the United States.
Deletei also agree, the US wanted to be more involved with the world. thats why they shifted to imperialism
DeleteI see where your going with the China thing and the everyday use of products from China.
DeleteI dont get why the united states even needed this policy its not like we needed help with it it was a dumb policy if they had it now i would not be able to falow it at all
ReplyDeleteI think i remeber something like this last year in the middle of the year and I thought it was ok bc mr akers made it easy to our class. But ms salecki she will make it ok (HARD) xD.
ReplyDeleteI think that shifted away from a policy of isolationism because the US wanted to expand their territories so they could have more "rest" stops for ships and they could get more resources from the smaller islands to trade with other countries.
ReplyDeleteThe US wanted to trade with other countries like china to make more money so they swithched to impearlism.
Yes i think the United States should shift back to a policy of isolationism because then they wouldn't constantly be at war with other countries and other countries wouldn't know as much "private" information that the US doesn't want to leak or for other countries to find out.
I see that you believe the U.S. should get back to the policy of isolationism, I also feel they should, but do you think the U.S. could get back to the policy of isolationism(knowing everything that is going on in the world today)?
DeleteIf we paied off all of our debts then i think we should
DeleteI agree with "rest" stops but not with private information since it would be hard to obtain by trading
DeleteThat is a great point! We do have a lot of debt we need to pay back.
DeleteI think the US shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they wanted to expand their land and use the islands inbetween the US and China as rest stops for the trading ships. The US wanted to trade with China and other counries so they switched their policy.Yes, I think the US should return to the policy of isolationism because we wouldn't constantly be in a war and have more debt. The other countries wouldn't know as much " private" information that the US doesn't want other countries to know.
ReplyDeleteI think the US should and shouldn't return to a policy of isolationism. They wouldn't be at war so much but they also wouldn't be able control other larger countries doing something that the US doesn't agree with.
DeleteI agree! I don't think the U.S. would of had some of the terrorist attacks that it has had. The U.S. wouldn't be bothering anyone if they went back to the policy of isolationism. The U.S. would be able to still trade with countries so it's not like the U.S. would lose that privilege.
Delete@Anza 13 I agree with you 100%! I like the way you thought about this. You added multiple details and thought very deeply about this question. I love your answer. Keep up the good work!
DeleteI agree with you except that I don't think the United States should return to a policy of isolationism because then they wouldn't have as many oppourtunities to trade or gain control of other countries.
Delete-Why do you think the United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism?
ReplyDelete-Do you think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy? Why/Why Not?: I think the U.S.'s change from isolationism to impearialism was a justified shift in policy. I think this because in order to keep up with new findings and tehnologies. They also switched because they had become one of the biggest countries in the world and had the power to be a major role in everything.
-Do you think the United States could or even should return to a policy of isolationism: I think America should not switch back to a policy of isolationism. I think this because we have been established as the mos powerful country in the world, and were help a lot of smaller countries. one example is isreal, they could be taken by one of the countries that dont like them but America stops this from happening.
I agree with u GarbagePizza54:) no coturies could trade with the US :|]
Delete1.) I think that the United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism because President Roosevelt thought that the United States should take a more active trade role in the world.
ReplyDelete2.) No, because if other countries couldn't come over, we wouldn't be able to trade with them.
3.) No, because if we went back it might cause a war or battle with other countries because they are mad at us because we are closing off all different ways of doing things or other types of cultures.
Good way of putting the 3rd answer. That makes sense. People might get mad because the U.S. would stop everyone, involved with the U.S., or country from getting the privileges that the U.S. gives them now. The U.S. wouldn't give any money to help countries or aspects like that.
DeleteI think you're right about #3. Other countries probably would get mad at us for closing them off. We have lots of resources and a huge military to protect others. If we closed our doors, we'd put others, including ourselves in danger. Besides, people rely on materials to make products. Different places have a lot of different materials. Not all of them can be found in the same place.
DeleteI disagree with your 2nd answer cuz I think if our country stopped buying things every second and spent a few years forking up money to pay our national debt instead of using the money to buy unimportant products from other countries, we MIGHT be able to pay off the national debt.
DeleteThe united states shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they did not want to be involve with european wars, they adopted a policy of isolationism because of starving out of affairs and they didnt want to be near the wars.The United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy because the united states shifed in froeign policy to make a provement that they can take over more countrys and make more money or something like that.The United States could return to the policy of isolationism but after World War I, american who wanted the United States to stay out of affairs but they didnt stay out of the affairs.The United States set up a govenment in Puerto Rico after the Spanish American War and they had news papers out for people to read or to see whats going on in World War I or World War II.
ReplyDeleteI agree with u country side but why did the u.s. didnt want to be involve in eouopes wars
DeleteThe United states switch from isolation to imperalisom for many reasons. One reason was United States was a really small countery so the move to the west for many resorses. The United Sates was justified in this shift in foreign policy because the United States was so small. The United States should not return to a policy isolationism because if the United States did we would loose most of are resorses.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you are saying but we were not such a small country the main reason we switched was so we could gain many things like you said. for example we wanted lots of stuff which helped us gain power like con coring land ,buying land, resources, citizens which all made us have more power than any other country in many ways
DeleteAlso they switched policies because they wanted to trade with places like China.I disagree, because the US would still be able to trade and if the US did go back to the policy of isolationism we wouldn't be in more debt from wars.If the US wasn't involved in world affairs then we would't be and in wars. Although there are some benifits to not goingback to the policy of isolationism.
Deleteif the US ever switched back would they lose land?
DeleteI don't think that most of the reasons were because of the united states being small at this time we were a very large country
DeleteI beileve the united states shifted away from a country isolationism because we wanted to be able or wanted the right to to trade and be social with other countries japan was an isolation company and that got them knowhere but behind in the world when the US forced them out of isolation the realized that all the surounding countries by them we more avanced than them and if the wanted to the could be taken over easily. The united states should not return to a policy of isolation because in america the people get to choose what they want and if their was isolation that means that the government was making the desitions and here the people have to say in government.If we did not trade with outher countries we would be introuble because most of the items you buy in the US are made in foreign countries.
ReplyDelete*country.and I agree with you.we shouldn't go back to Isolationism.but why do you think we shouldn't.?Comment back soon!!!
DeleteYes you are right. But there are benefits of going back to isolationism too. Like not being involved in world affairs, so we would not always be in wars. Having our troops in other countries. Political problems would also not happen as much. Still though we should not go back, because your right it wouldn't take us anywhere but behind.
DeleteIn the mid. 1800s, they rapidly began to shift from the policy to a policy of imperialism because the United States weren't very active. I do think that the United States was justified in this shift from one policy to the next. I think that because the policy of isolationism wasn't a good policy, but the policy of imperialism was a pretty good policy to shift to. I do not think that the United States should return to a policy of isolationism because now the United States remain active in world affairs often leading the way in both military and humanitarian (giving to countries and people in need). That is why i think the United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism, and think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy and think that the United States shouldn't return to a policy of isolationism.
ReplyDeleteThe U.S. shifted from isolationism to imperialism because they wanted more power and wanted to expand the country. Also the U.S. needed new improvements and new resouces for the country and they wanted to trade.
ReplyDeleteNo i dont think that the U.S. could return to isolationism because the U.S. owe money to other countries and we have relationships with them.
ReplyDeletehey love forever i agree with u to because the us cant just owe moeny to a country u cant just go and just go into isolation.
Delete*Money Day Day
Deleteteah, i forgot aboput that, love_forever. good point.
Deleteyeah steak, but look where that has gotten the US. someimes we just need to butt-out, becasue sometimes that is just the bvetter thing to do. but yes, sometimes that is the thing the US should do
DeleteI think that the United States shifted away from isolationism because we needed more raw materials from different countries to make goods and sell to other markets.
ReplyDeleteThe United States was justified in this shift away from isolationism because we needed to expand further into other countries, acquiring new lands, markets, raw materials and compete with European Countries.
I think that the United States should not return to a policy of isolationism. As a strong world leader we have a responsibility to assist our allies, guide and lead countries to world peace.
I agree that we should not return to a policy of isolationism. If we let it return the whole process of what happened before might come back to haunt us. We should be a strong world leader and have responsibility to our allies, guide and lead other countries to world peace.
DeleteI agree too that we shouldn't return to the policy of isolationism. The policy of isolationism is not good because we completely are isolated from the rest of the world which we need for the trade of raw goods, so that we as a country the United states can make money and be powerful.
Deletei Also agree we should not return to isolationism, it was not good for our growing country's power and control, it didn't allow us to trade which resulted in loss of money that could have been gained at the time.
DeleteGood explinations. Do you think we have even considered going back to isolationism?
DeleteThe US switched from a policy of isolationism to one of imperialism for several reasons. One reason was so that we could increase our influence in the Pacific. We annexed many islands in the Pacific, as well as taking Guam from Spain and buying the Philippines. We set up naval bases on some islands so that we could have a larger impact on trade in Asia, and also be able to trade with them ourselves, creating the Open Door Policy, which basically said, "We gotta share the trading, man." in an impersonation of a hippie voice. Another reason we shifted to imperialism was so we could increase resource production in other countries. Molasses production was very big in the Caribbean, so we made Cuba a protectorate after the Spanish-American War so that we could get the molasses for ourselves. I think that the US came up with some pretty decent excuses for shifting to imperialism, however I don't think that some of what we did was morally right. With annexing, we essentially send some troops to any given island or country we don't own and say, "You're ours now." And those any given islanders are like, "Ok man, we're cool," because they can't do anything about it. And when we bought the Philippines from Spain, we just bought a country. Full of innocent humans. I don't think we can simply justify that by saying that we bought it fair and square, so don't say that it's totally fine that we did that. Against it as I may be, in the long run, I think shifting to a policy of imperialism really helped our country develop as a world power. I do think that it would do us good to shift just slightly back to a policy of isolationism, just turn the knob a little bit in that directly. We could still trade with other countries, and we wouldn't have to be all up in other countries' noses, all up in their business.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that the US was unfair in taking over some of those countries. The Filipinos wanted their independence but they didn't get it until years later. Also, with Hawaii we basically just got it out of force. Hawaii was a small country and the US was a larger country and they only wanted it because it would give them more power. But yes, shifting to imperialism was a good idea.
Deletei think that the U.S switched from isolationism to imperialism so that they good become a more powerul country and be able to have control over more of the world. i theink that the U.S shouldnt return to a policy of isolationism because they would lose a lot of power.
ReplyDeletebut if they ever did switch back it might keep them out of some wars
DeleteThe United States was shifted away from a policy of isolationism because before, they were young and couldn't afford the expensive European wars. However, when they became big and gained money, they needed more resources for the country and had enough money to fight wars if needed. The United States was justified in this shift of foreign policy. They needed more resources in order to grow. The U.S. shouldn't return to a policy of isolationism because they still need their valuable trading partners to continue to be powerful and strong.
ReplyDeleteI understand what you mean but do you think they shifted only because of wanting resources? We can still trade if were in a policy of isolationism. In our notes it talks about us trading when we were still in a policy of isolationism.
DeleteIf the U.S. were to return to isolationists we would still trade with other countries, just not get involved with their affairs. Do you still think we shouldn't be isolationists?
DeleteI think the U.S. shifted away from isolationism because they were not able to trade or revise any goods from other countries.
ReplyDeleteI really don't understand the question.
TBH i think that we should stay the way we are now cause this is how i love my world an economy. That is really all that i can answer right now.
I don't think that the U.S should of shifted away from a policy of isolationism since it gave them more power and land plus more material from markets that u can buy
ReplyDeletewell idont agree with u because if we were still in isolation we wouldnt be updated with rest of the world.
DeleteI disagree because if we return to it, it might cause to many problems and might get out of hand.
DeleteI don't agree with your statement the U.S needs to be communicating with the rest of the world for raw materials to make finished goods to market.
Deletei agree with Day Day the results of the world wouldent update and it would all get out of hand i disagree with you Meg Griffin
DeleteWhy don't you think the U.S. should have switched to isolationism if it gave them power,land, and more materials?
DeleteI agree if we did not switch our policy of isolationism we would not have any of our technology we have now.
DeleteI disagree with you because we needed different materials from other countries and we need to know if other countries are invading china so we can help them so we can trade more with them
DeleteHow would it have gotten us more land? We stayed to ourselves and just minded our own buisness. It wouldn't ihave made us gain anything
DeleteI think that the US shifted away from a policy of isolationism because they felt like they needed to be more involved in world affairs and the US needed more resources from different countries because of the shift to industrialization. I believe that the United States was justified in the shift of isolationism because it let the US help other smaller colonies or countries have more power. Like the US helped Cuba gain independence from Spain which lead to Cuba being a protectorate so the US can help defend Cuba if they have to. I think the US could return to a policy of isolationism but the US shouldn't. The US is so advanced in technology and if they return to a policy of isolationism they could lose that. Also, if the other countries started doing something that we don't like the US could not defend their own country and other smaller countries if they were in a policy of isolationism.
ReplyDeleteI agree because the u.s. did become a powerful country and expanded the country.
DeleteI think the United States moved away from isolation because they were in need of more resources. I also think the United States moved away from isolation because they wanted to expand there territory and they thought that if they started to trade, that would give them more power and they thought power was good. Also, they started helping people who were not wanting to trade hoping they could convince them into it. The United States starting helping small countries because once they helped them, that means they needed to pay America back. America wanted to bring up the idea of trade. Since America helped the countries, in return America wanted trade. Recently, In class we learned about how they wanted to help the small countries in the Pacific, Like the Philippines. They started helping them, thinking that they should have their own government and gain independence. That lead to the Spanish-American War.
ReplyDeletei agree with you. i thought that the US probably needed to expand their borders for new resources as well
DeleteI think that the US decided not to have a policy of isolationism because they needed to be involved with other countries in order to trade and grow industrially with resources from other places. I think the US was right to do this because if they didnt then they would not have gotten more powerful. nah, theyre good they did a good job.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States shifted away from a policy of isolationism is because the U.S needed more resources and land.
ReplyDeleteThe United States were justified in this shift because they needed Europe out of the Americas.
I think the U.S should go back to isolationism because we dont need our soilders on others territory and we ate in deep debt and we need to get that together too.
I agree that the U.S. needed more resources and land to trade and become more powerful; but I don't think we should go back to a policy of isolationism. We have progressed so much. If we turned back, we'd be alone, we wouldn't be able to tie into worldly affairs. Yes, there are certain things we don't necessarily need to get into but what about world wars? Those effect everyone in some way: food shortage, limited materials like metal and rubber, the amount of money you earn for work. Our country is in a deep pit of debt, and we have to pay for it. I believe we eventually will pay it back if not all of it. But cutting off our country from the rest of the world isn't going to solve the debt problem.
Deletei think they should switch back even if it meant giving up some land
Delete*are.and why is that?why should we go back to isolationism
DeleteI do agree and disagree to your post. Yes, true the US did need more resources because the land we had could not provide it all. So we needed countries like Japan and Hawaii to help us out with that. We also did want more land, because expansionism helped make us look more powerful. But on the other hand going back to isolationism is a big...well..NAHH because we would not have the resources.
DeleteI totally agree that the U.S is in debt... I really hope that isolationism is the solution because debt is going to make our country fall..... exactly like Rome.
Deletei don't think that at all
Deletei dont think the us should reutrn to the polocy because, i think that it create too much problems. some problems it may create might be fighting between other countries because opinions..
ReplyDelete*Return, Policy chickenwinglover97 and I agree we shouldn't go back to Isolationism.
DeleteHow would it create too many problems when we were minding our own buisness? But I do agree we should stay how we are today.
DeleteI think the United States should have shifted away from isolationism for many reasons.The first reason is that they gain way more power for imperialism and they gain way more money and materials from imperialism and much more business and resources. Another thing imperialism did for the U.S is make trade for us because we were in power.Also another thing is imperialism gave us more power which gave us more say resources land and trade which therefore this is why this era of time is called HOW US BECAME A WORLD POWER!
ReplyDeleteThe US was never completely isolated from the rest of the world. Trade made the US an active member of world affairs.
ReplyDeleteI believe the United States shifted from a policy of isolationism to imperialism because other countries were progressing and getting more power fast. So the US felt like they had to step up and do it too so they would not get overpowered.
ReplyDeletei agree
Deletei also agree with you in many different ways like how they would have to much power and that would cause problem and we dont want that.
DeleteThe United States shifted to a policy of imperialism for multiple reasons. First off, the U.S. realized that isolationism wasn't going to give them much power. Other countries didn't really accept the U.S. as powerful either. Second, the United States wanted to trade with other countries and gain resources to turn into products. Having countries and islands under your control creates pit-stops for ships, allowing them to refuel and stock-up.
ReplyDeleteThe U.S. was justified by changing its foreign policy. It became a lot more powerful and countries began to see that. If that hadn't have happened, this country probably wouldn't be what it is today. We have a lot of goods imported from other countries that would take a lot longer to get here without those stops (ships would need to take more precautions, low fuel,ect. Also, we probably would have been in a lot of trouble during WWI and WWII because we'd have been alone to fend for ourselves. By changing that policy, we helped each other (different countries).
The United States shouldn't return to a policy of isolationism. If another war broke out and the U.S. was a target, it would be much more difficult to fight without allies despite the fact that our country is very powerful. Besides, when you have allies, you help each other. Tough situations are much easier to get through with friends. And, because of how far we have progressed since this country was created, I don't think we'd be able to turn back now.
I agree with you when you said that if the U.S. still had a policy of isolationism we would be in even more trouble during wars like World War One and World War Two, with out any help from foreign countries.
DeleteI honestly agree with you stardust because we won't be able to turn back to isolationism and i like your details
Deletei agree with your 2nd answer.
DeleteI think the United States shifted away from isolationism because the United States needed raw materials and markets to sell goods. I believe the united states was justified when they shifted to imperialism from isolationism because we needed to expand further in other countries. I believe the U.S should not shift back to isolationism because the United States still needs raw materials to sell goods, to make money and we have good relationships, for example with China.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States shifted from a policy of isolationism because the U.S. wanted to be seen as a powerful country, not just a wallflower across the ocean. I think that the U.S.was justified to this change in foreign policy because now the U.S. has a chance to make itself look strong, and protect ideas such as the Monroe Doctrine so European countries will stay out of the Americas. Also, now the U.S. will have more over-seas confrontations and allies. I also think that the U.S. can't and will not shift back to a policy of isolationism. I believe this because the United Sates has gotten itself entangled in so many problems and treaties and conflicts, that it would be next to impossible to back out of all that.
ReplyDeleteI believe that they shifted the policy of isolationism to a policy of impearilism because isoltaion wanted to be involved in the affairs. They earned alot of money and power. We showed that the u.s. is not weak and we won against spain. we took the islands away from them. The u.s. also epanded the country. This is how we became the most powerful country.
ReplyDelete@minyminion13 Very good explanation and details. But, I think you need to expand your answer. Do you think that the US could go back to a policy of isolationism?
DeleteI think that the United States shift away foem isolationism for many diffrent reasons to imperialism. One thing was to get more reasoucres. Aothere thing is to trade to get new things for the u.s. people to buy. They gain more power and look more powerful so other countires will not try anything with them. That is what I think anyway. Those some of the reasons that they became the u.s. beacme a world power.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States shifted away from a policy of isolationism because there was problems going on in the world that they might have not agreed with and wanted to help and gain power. I think the U.S. was justified in making the shift because they gained a lot of power and a lot of land. I don't think the U.S. would ever return to a policy of isolationism but I think they should. I think this because it's none of our business what's going on in other countries we should just worry about ourselves. We would also save a lot of money by not going to war/ helping another country fight a war.
ReplyDeleteGood details to back up your ideas. Although i disagree. if the united states backed out they would leave alot of "blood" on there hands getting into trouble.
Deletethe united sates sould have shifted away from isollationism for many reasons. we annexed islands in the pacific. examples of those islands are guam, the philipeans and the wake islands. they were important because they were used for military bases so that americans didn't have to make a huge long trip the could stop and sorta regroup. we also took over other places because we needed reasources. we also wanted to expand our boundries. (expansionism)
ReplyDelete1.) Because they didnt want to trade anything more with China before China took to much to start a war.
ReplyDelete2.) Yes because they didnt trade with anyone ever again.
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I believe the Us was not justified in this switch. Half of the country did not want to switch because they believed imperialism would cause problems and wars. Lastly they were not justified because it is wrong to take over other countries.
ReplyDeleteNO I think the US should not go back to a policy of isolationism because then we can not trade with other countries. We also do not have all the necessary resources to live on our own.
ReplyDelete1. I think that the U.S. switched from a policy of isolationism to a policy of imperalism because they wanted to gain money, recources, power and trade.
ReplyDelete2. Yes, I believe was justified from switching from a policy of isolationism, because then the U.S. could trade with other countries and gain more and more money, and more and more power. Only the disadvantage with having a policy of imperalism is that its easier to make countries angry and start war with them.
3. No, I think the United States is fine staying with a policy of imperalism, because later on more and more relationships will improve with other countries (and then we woun't have so many countries hating us).
I agree with your first point because the U.S. wanted to gain the resources, and power, but if we switched back to a policy of isolationism (not saying it is easy but if we switched) we would still be able to trade with other countries, and we would get other countries less angry because we are staying out of their own affairs.
Delete1. I think that the United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism because the U.S. wanted more goods to trade with other countrys and for money. Also they wanted more land and power in the world.
ReplyDelete2. I think the United States was justified in this shift in forgeign policy because if the U.S. still had isolationism the world would of not got all the power they have today. They wanted to go from the Atlanic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean ahd the U.S. made that happen with the wars they had amd annexing the lands they wanted.
3. I think the U.S. should not return to a policy of isolationism. The U.S. shouldn't because they got all the country's they already wanted and with all the treaties and wars we fought to get the country's it took a lot of time and effort to get them so we should not go back to isolationism. Plus all the power we already have today it will not be possible to go back.
I think that the United States shifted away from a policy of Isolationism when they realized how profitable if would be for them. Once they stopped staying out of world affairs, the U.S. gained access to new types of goods, more land, and allies to help protect them. Due to all of the advantages gained from it, I think the U.S. made the right choice to switch from a policy of isolationism. I think that the U.S. wouldn't ever be able to switch to a policy of isolationism, regardless of wether or not they wanted to. The impact the the United States has left on the world, both positive and negative, is enough to keep us from being able to switch back.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about why the U.S. switched their policy, but feel as if they can go back to a policy of isolationism, but wouldn't be in it's best interest, and wouldn't have been easy at all. The U.S. did gain land and resources through imperialism, but I think it is not fully needed.
DeleteI think the U.S shifted away from a policy of isolationism because they though that America was falling behind in world affairs. For example we were one of the only countries at the time that had no trading partners. The U.S also became concerned for human rights especially in Cuba and Philippines.
ReplyDeleteFrom an economic stand point I think it was helpful to increases trade with foreign countries and we were able to get more islands in the pacific and gain control in Latin America, we also expanded our country. the U,S could also strength bonds with allies during war time.
ReplyDeleteI do not think it is possible to go back to isolationism now because it would hurt the global economy, and Americas economy. Also in times of war and crises we need allies to help us out. finale with the technology today I think it would be to hard for us to go back.
ReplyDeleteI agree with why we cannot go back to isolationism and i also think because we trade with those different countries and it would be hard to back out
DeleteYes, I totally agree with you... If the US was in a war we would most likely loose. The US would have not many weapons with not good technology. Also no one would help them get out of it or possibly win. The United States would have no business to make money in other countries and no goods being imported. Therefore it would be a terrible idea to switch back to isolationism.
Deletethe united states shifted away from isolationism for reasons such as world affairs that were not agreeable and strategic positions to put naval bases and for more resources. I think that the United States was justified in this because with yellow journalism the citizens felt that they needed to attack spain and with attacking spain they acquired more land. I think the united states shouldn't switch back to isolationism since we are the strongest country in the world
ReplyDeleteBut we wouldnt be the strongest anymore if we swiched back
DeleteI think the US shifted away from a policy of isolationism because the leaders at the time in the US decided that if they wanted to become powerful in the world and become a leading force, they have to have relations with other countries. I do believe the US was justified in this shift because they had isolated themselves for so long. As to whether the US should return to isolationism, i believe that would benefit our country in the long run. If we were to stay out of international affairs outside of our country, it would save us a lot of money and time so we could focus on problems here in our own backyards.
ReplyDeleteI think the U.S. shifted from a policy of isolationism because the country was growing and expanding and the needs of its people were changing and so was the rest of the world. Trade and land became a competition, the U.S. wanted some of the trade and land.
ReplyDeleteI think that the U.S was justified because they needed to catch up with the other advancements and changes in the world.
I think that the U.S. shouldn't shift back because it would be the same story again of being isolated, and then reconfiguring its self again to fit in with the rest of the world.
I belive the U.S shifted from a policy of isolationism so we could improve things such as trade, farming, and expansionism. we purchased Alaska so we could expand the territory of the U.S and for trading and we annexed Hawaii for farming.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on improving things like you listed.
DeleteYes, I totally agree and all of those resulted in more power. If we never switched we would be one of the weakest countries. No one would do anything to the US, because they are in isolationism. But, the US would have no money and none of the resources they couldn't grow in the there..
Deletei think that the united states shifted away from isolationism for several reasons. One of those reasons being they wanted resources from other countries. Another reason was we wanted more power. I do think the U.S was justified in this shift of foreign policy. i think this because since the u.s moved away from being a country of isolationism they have many alliances with other countries and if they were to go back to the policy of isolationism they would not have these countries to help them if they needed it. No i do not think that the U.S could or should go back to being a policy of isolationism. I think this because the u.s is so involved in other countries that it would be difficult to kind of back out of it.
ReplyDeleteI also think it would be difficult for the U.S. to go back to a policy of isolationism because the U.S. already gained a lot of land by no longer isolating themselves so it makes sense to continue doing that.
DeleteIf they wanted resources from other countries they could trade, but i agree with everything else.
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Yes, if we switched back we would no longer be in world affairs with other countries. Its sometimes bad but, it could also be good.
DeleteI think that the US shifted from away from a policy of isolation because they wanted to become more involved with other business oportunities. I do not think the US should go back to a policy of isolationism because we need resources from other countries.The US was justified in this shift because they wanted Europe out of the Americas.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the U.S shifted away from a policy of isolationism because they wanted to become more involved with other business opportunities. Getting involved with other business opportunities would mean more power because we would be getting involved with those businesses.
DeleteIt would also mean that the United States would get more money. Which would result in The US to have different business around the world. Also the US would be more powerful.
DeleteThe United States moved away from the policy of isolationism in an effort to have a more global presence. This particular goal fostered a desire to no longer adhere to remaining apart from affairs and interests of other groups, especially the politics of other countries. Despite the United States' success at securing a global presence, this shift in foreign policy was not justified. If a goal is achieved by using force, more specifically military force, the end product is never justified. Furthermore, imposing yourself on unreceptive parties/countries does not always facilitate positive relationships. At this point in time, the United States would have a difficult time returning to a policy of isolationism due to all that has transpired in their quest for imperialism. Additionally, the United States has positive relationships with countless countries and a return to isolationism would most certainly have a negative effect in both military and humanitarian efforts. Whether the United States were justified or not, its shift away from isolationism was successful, but with that being said, current leaders need to be mindful of their impact and make sound decisions in the future.
ReplyDeletei agree with you completely, really helped me come up with my answer, and you helped me understand the policy of isolationism.
DeleteI think the us shifted away from isolationism because the us expanded our land in the us they annexed Hawaii and we also got the islands in the pacific and the Caribbean. we also got resources and produced more trade with other countries. I think they should switch back to isolationism because then they can stay out of world affairs sot hat we don't sacrifice money, people but they can still trade with other countries. it think they where justified because it expanded the us nation.
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DeleteI like how you supported why you think the US should switch back. But I disagree if we switched back they would be out of other world affairs, but it could sometimes be good.
DeleteI think that the united states xhould b seporatded from isolationizm because we need to help the world.
ReplyDeletei think the untited states did that thing w forgen policy because we didnt have the money to help in war
i dont think the usa should ever go back to isolationizm bc we need to help people.
+ i dont think we will ever go back because of are poor bad obama
I believe the United States shifted away from a policy of isolationism because they wanted to become more powerful by having more land. I do believe the United States was justified in switching from a policy of isolationism to a policy of imperialism because the United States had control of many places such as Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, Midway Island, etc.. I do not believe the United States should go back to a policy of isolationism because that means they would not have the oppourtunity to trade with other countries or have the possibility to gain more land and become a more powerful nation.
ReplyDeletei hope u saw that it said right in the prompt that returning to isolationism would NOT mean that we couldnt trade with other countries.
Delete-The United States shifted away from the policy of Isolationism because the United States wanted to be more involved in other countries so that they could trade and get resources. The United States also wanted to shift away from the policy of Isolationism because they wanted more power and in order to get more power you have to compete with people, so you would want to be involved in businesses.
ReplyDelete-I do think that the U.S was justified in this shift in foreign policy. I think that because the U.S wanted to trade with China and other countries and they had to get out of Isolationism in order to do so.
-The United States should switch back to a policy of isolationism because it would be so much better if we stayed out of world affairs because it would save lives and money.
I agree with you. Do you think that the U.S traded with China to get resources from them?
Deleteto be completely honest i think the U.S. got bored and the shifted because they needed friends and allies and more resources and trade partners we also needed land for easier passage across the pacific ocean to china and japan and through the Caribbean that's why they made the panama canal
ReplyDeletei think that the united states shifted away from isolationism for several reasons. One of those reasons being they wanted resources from other countries. Another reason was we wanted more power. I do think the U.S was justified in this shift of foreign policy. i think this because since the u.s moved away from being a country of isolationism they have many alliances with other countries and if they were to go back to the policy of isolationism they would not have these countries to help them if they needed it. No i do not think that the U.S could or should go back to being a policy of isolationism. I think this because the u.s is so involved in other countries that it would be difficult to kind of back out of it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you LAX BRO#23# . What countries do you think that the U.S will get involved with?
DeleteI agree with harvy because we do get resources from the other countries
ReplyDeleteI think the U.S shifted away from isolationism because of seeing opportunity in gaining power on islands(ex. midway island,wake island) and gaining trade in countries like China and Japan. I think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy because it helped out economy in terms of trade and power.I don't think the United States could or even should return to a policy of isolationism because it reduces our power and our economic power in terms of money.
ReplyDeleteI think the united states shifted away from isolationism beceause we wanted to change our ways of trading cause we need to make a profit to expand our country.
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i think that the u.s was justified in the policy of imperialism with other foriegn countries. weve have increased our relationships and trade as well as gained new ground
ReplyDeleteI think the U.S. shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they were embarressed of being in the dust for so long and wanted to join in on the world affairs.
ReplyDeleteThis policy showed the world that we had a strong military but that we were out of the being isolationist. The olny reason we were isolationist in the first place was because we were building our country and the U.S. told Europe that we wouldnt bother them if they would leave us alone. Europe agreed to thiis and left us alone, but our impearialism broke this. I think it was worth it because it showed the world that we can defend ourselves now and that we are strong.
I do not think the U.S. could return to isolationism. The reason why is that we would be attached by other countries easily.
I mostly agree with you, what's your input on imperialism?
DeleteThe United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism. I think they did this because once they became imperialistic they became a world power. It got the United States money, and land.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy. Although not everyone agreed it gave the States great power. It increased our land, and gave us more resources. It also gave us protectors and power over small countries which helped us in trade.
I do not think the United States could go back to the policy of isolationism. The US has a big involvment in many different locations through the world, so it would be difficult to exacuate and stop having an impact on all those places. We would leave many small countries to get taken over by other big countries, causing many problems.
I think the United States shifted away from a policy of isolationism because they wanted to expand, have more land, more resources, which leads them to more power. The United States acquired/annexed almost all the islands in the Pacific, which gained them more naval bases and ports and places like Alaska, which we bought, had an overwhelming amount of resources. I do not think the United States was justified in its shift into foreign affairs mainly because they placed the Monroe Doctrine so the Europeans would stay out over near the Americas and the Roosevelt Corollary kept them out from directly collecting claims, then the U.S. decides to join in with European affairs when they have kept the Europeans out. The United States could return to isolationism because you could still gain resources needed through trading, but it would not be in the United States benefit because we could get more land, more resources quicker, and more power by staying imperialistic.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States shifted from a policy of isolationism because the U.S. would not have much land, resources, money, or power as much the U.S. has today. By gaining most of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. increased their ports and naval bases near Asia, and along with the resources with it. I think the United States was justified in it's shift in foreign policy because we wouldn't have grown as much as we have and wouldn't have played such a large role in world affairs without our expansion in land and our increase in power. I think the United States could go back to a policy of isolationism but it is not in their best interest because they wont have as big of an impact as they do now and they won't increase their power if the United States do go back, along with the U.S. wouldn't have been able to grow without taking over other places such as Hawaii and without buying places such as Alaska.
ReplyDeleteI think the u.s shifted away from a policy of isolationism to stay on task with the rest of the world and be up to date. Also if your isolated itd be hard to gain trusted allies. Also we have to join in on world affairs and get more land for territorial reasons. I do believe that the U.S was justified in doing this because it made them a part of things and the U.S were no longer just sitting around and waiting for life to throw them an opportunity. They went after what they wanted. I don't believe that the U.S should shift back to a policy of isolationism, because you never know when another country will try to attack. the U.S must be ready at all times.
ReplyDelete1. I think the U.S shifted from a policy of isolationism because they wanted more power and because they also want more resources and more countries to trade with.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think the U.S was justified in this shift in foreign policy because what other countries do isn't any of our business.
3. Yes, I do think that the U.S should return to a policy of isolationism. I think this because if we did, we wouldn't get pulled into wars and we wouldn't have all these issues that we have right now.
i think america shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they wanted to be able to trade with other countries and to make trade easier for them.
ReplyDeleteI do think that america was justified to make this decision because they didn't have any countries to trade with and they would need allies for war.
i do think america should go back to the policy of isolationism because we need to work on our own countries problems instead of others despite the sacrifices we will make.
I think the united states shifted away from a policy of isolationism for many reasons. i one reason is to gain trade with other countries for new resources. another reason is to gain more land and territory. we gained many other territories like alaska and hawaii. i believe the US was justified in this shift in foreign policy for multiple reasons. one is we gained two states from being imperialists. we also had trade with more countries, gaining more resources. i dont think the US could go back to a policy of isolationism because the US is so involved with lots of other countries today. it would be too hard to just back off
ReplyDeleteThe U.S wanted to shift to imperialism so they could have the advantage in wars, and gaining territory too become world power.
ReplyDeleteI think that the U.S shifted from isolationism because I don't think that we didn't want to get into war with any other country. I think that the will shift it because they need to shift from foreign countries because so the U.S can trade the goods that they make with the other countries. I think that the U.S showed go back tot his because we can get our goods to other countries.
ReplyDeleteI think the u.s shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they simply wanted power. the U.S wanted to trade with other powerful countries, and by taking over smaller countries it showed that the U.S had a strong military and that the U.S was powerful.
ReplyDeleteAs for the U.S going back to being a country of isolationism i do not think that is possible. Because of globalization everything such as jobs are connected with other countries. It would be to hard to be a lone country in the world.
1) I beileve the united states shifted away from a country isolationism because we wanted to be able or wanted the right to to trade and be social with other countries japan was an isolation company and they wanted to be stronger,
ReplyDelete2) I beileve the united states shifted away from a country isolationism because we wanted to be able or wanted the right to to trade with other countries and also to be social with other countries japan was an isolation company.
3) No,i don't think we should because if we went back it might cause a war or battle with other countries and because they are mad at us because we are closing off all different ways of doing things or other types of cultures. we wont want to cause more conflicts in life then there all ready is.
.I think the U.S. shifted away from the policy of isolationism because the U.S. wanted to import and export trading goods.
ReplyDelete.The U.S. was justified in this shft in foreign policy because the U.S. would not have all the power the U.S. has today. The U.S. would also trade with other countries to get more money, more land, and more power.
.I think the U.S. should not return to the policy of isolationism because the U.S. was to much involed in other countries. It would also be kind of hard to get out of the policy.
i think the u.s shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they wanted to recive more power and wanted other people to see and thimk the way that they did at the time.and even if we wanted to goback to imperailism we couldnt because we are so involed in worldly affairs.
ReplyDelete1) I think the United States shifted away from a policy of isolationism because they saw opportunities to gain territory, money, and resources.
ReplyDelete2)I think at the time the shift in foreign policy was justified because it benefited businesses and the economy.
3)I think the United States should return to a policy of isolationism. I say this because the U.S. owes A LOT of debt and we cannot afford to keep getting involved in non domestic issues. I do not think it is morally right to police the world and the U.S. cant afford to keep doing it. Through it would be a hard switch i believe it is possible and plausible. The U.S. would have to get out of a lot of places, but it could be done in time as we slowly withdraw. The U.S.would be respected more by countries that don't like the United States.
1.I think that the U.S shifted away from their policy of isolationism because they realized that if they wanted to be one of the most powerful/strongest countries they would need to have allies and participate in trade. Also, they U.S wanted to gain more land(they would have to get in other country's affairs in order to take them
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2. I think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy. This shift made the United the way it is today.If we didn't make this shift we would have no power and a very weak economy(for we would have no trading partners,taken over land or allies.)
3.I think the United States couldn't or even shouldn't return to a policy of isolationism today.Trade is a major part of our economy, so if we didn't trade our economy would crumble. Also, it is VERY important to have allies.Another thing is that as one of the most strongest/powerful countries we are obligated to help out weaker countries.
- The united states switched away from the policy of isolationism in my opinion because that way they had more ways to trade and get resources.
ReplyDelete- The united states was justified in the shift of isolationism because it let the US help other smaller colonies or countries have more power.
- No I do not think the united states should go back to a policy of isolationism because we would lose a lot of our raw materials and trading partners.
I think the US should return to a policy of isolationism. We have plenty of land (Unlike china, who has population-space problems), and we just get involved in problems that arent our to deal with, losing lives wastefully. We have too many issues by ourselves *cough* government shutdown ect.. *cough*. Deal with ur own problems before getting involved in others.
ReplyDeleteI think the US shifted away from isolationism because the US was a small country at the time and realized that they needed to grow or else there wouldnt be a US for much longer. I think it was a good idea beacasue, like i said, they were a small country and needed to grow. through that, they acquired many trade parteners and land, even f it was pretty much through bullying the other countrys
ReplyDeleteI believe the US shifted away from isolationism because they wanted to have more power. They didn't want to have no one to trade with or be the weaker of the countries. The US was only using the policy of isolationism to build their country. I do think that the United States was justified in the shift in foreign policy because, they gained things out of it. The US gained more resources and also money from other countries. I do not think the US could switch back to isolationism. The United States is to powerful to switch back. If they switched back it would be a HUGE loss!
ReplyDeleteI think the U.S. shifted away from the policy of isolationism because they were isolated for so long and weren't involved in world affairs anymore and the US wanted to expand their territories to make the whole U.S bigger. They also wanted to be the most powerful country and have a lot of power.
ReplyDeleteI think the U.S was justified in making this shift. I believe so because they just wanted to take a break from being involved in world affairs and getting tangled up in other countries problems, they also were making more enemies. Also, they were getting more in debt and they already had enough debt. They also would now have more time to fix things internally in the U.S, and sorting out problems there.
Do I think the United States could or even should return to a policy of isolationism? No, I do not think that they could. I believe that because they would lose a lot of allies, and maybe trading partners because countries might not want to trade with the U.S anymore. Also, the countries that the U.S used to help will feel let down and might become enemies. They once might of helped the U.s in a time of need, but now the U.S would be alone and having to fight their own battles.
I think the US shifted away from isolationism because the US was a small country at the time. Also they realized that they needed to grow or else there would not be a US for much longer. I think it was a good idea because like I said, they were a small country and they needed to grow. Through that they acquired many trade partners and land, even if it was pretty much through bullying other countries.
ReplyDeletethe us shifted to shifted away from the policy of isolationism for several reasons.one reason was that the us wanted to expand more after getting all the land coast to coast. they also shifted because they wanted to participate in trade with other countries to expand economically. in general the us wanted to become one of the most powerful countries and they couldn't do that under the policy of isolationism.
ReplyDeletei think the us was justified in making this shift in foreign policy.it gave the us more land,resources and lots more power over other countries.it also helped us create allies with other countries.if the us had not done this, we would not be as powerful in the present day
i do not think the us could go back to a policy of imperialism. the united states has gotten involved with lots of countries and it would start lots of problems if the united states switched back to a form of isolationism.also we could loose allies and create enemies which could possibly start war.this also means we would loose trade partners and not get the resources we need.if we switched back to imperialism the whole us would loose power.
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