Introduction/ Thesis:
The years following The Great War, the U.S experienced a time categorized by ‘The Roaring 20’s’, the “roaring” aspect coming from the economic prosperity, mass consumption, and fueling consumerism. Yet the U.S prosperity reached further grasp with the help of internationalism.
The United States’ rejection of the League of Nations following the end of WWI made it seem as if America had isolationist goals. Indeed, many government decisions made during the 1920’s focused inwards on domestic growth. However, on the issue of foreign policy the United States practiced internationalism, exemplified by America’s role in the Naval Conference and the consequent disarmament treaties signed, the transition of the U.S. into a creditor …show more content…
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Washington Naval Arms Conference 1921
Concern about the possibility of another war → heightened by japanese militarism and the ongoing international arms race
Conference for negotiations for disarmament between the U.S. and its other competitors (Japan and the UK) in the naval arms race, as well as some other nations involved such as Italy, France, etc.
Agreement between different nations calling for the reduction of naval battleships in the world
2 goals:
1) Promote peace (especially in the Pacific in Asia)
2) Need/want to reduce defense expenditures (especially among conservative Republican Presidents)
The 4,5, and 9 power treaty (November 1921 to February 1922)
4 power
Factors leading to the signing of the …show more content…
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The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact was a pact signed between many different countries in an attempt to keep war from happening again.
Treaty signed in 1928
Outlawed war
But
1) Could not be enforced
2) Allowed for defensive war While this may seem isolationist, an example of the U.S getting involved in other countries.
Although it failed it showed what all the countries wanted: no war
Body Paragraph 3: Transition of the U.S. into a creditor nation
Topic
The years following The Great War, the U.S experienced a time categorized by ‘The Roaring 20’s’, the “roaring” aspect coming from the economic prosperity, mass consumption, and fueling consumerism. Yet the U.S prosperity reached further grasp with the help of internationalism.
The United States’ rejection of the League of Nations following the end of WWI made it seem as if America had isolationist goals. Indeed, many government decisions made during the 1920’s focused inwards on domestic growth. However, on the issue of foreign policy the United States practiced internationalism, exemplified by America’s role in the Naval Conference and the consequent disarmament treaties signed, the transition of the U.S. into a creditor …show more content…
Information
Washington Naval Arms Conference 1921
Concern about the possibility of another war → heightened by japanese militarism and the ongoing international arms race
Conference for negotiations for disarmament between the U.S. and its other competitors (Japan and the UK) in the naval arms race, as well as some other nations involved such as Italy, France, etc.
Agreement between different nations calling for the reduction of naval battleships in the world
2 goals:
1) Promote peace (especially in the Pacific in Asia)
2) Need/want to reduce defense expenditures (especially among conservative Republican Presidents)
The 4,5, and 9 power treaty (November 1921 to February 1922)
4 power
Factors leading to the signing of the …show more content…
Information:
The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact was a pact signed between many different countries in an attempt to keep war from happening again.
Treaty signed in 1928
Outlawed war
But
1) Could not be enforced
2) Allowed for defensive war While this may seem isolationist, an example of the U.S getting involved in other countries.
Although it failed it showed what all the countries wanted: no war
Body Paragraph 3: Transition of the U.S. into a creditor nation
Topic