American Isolationism Throughout the 1920's and the 1930's America retained the role of an isolationist country. The goal was a universal idea of maintaining peace around the world. However, it turned out to be an extremely difficult task. America was also looking out for itself, not wanting to get involved in any major wars or conflicts. The United States limited the amount of immigrants, sacrificed the tradition of freedom and opportunity, and ignored attacks on …showed first 75 words of 576 total…

…showed last 75 words of 576 total…the amount of European immigrants, which contradicted what American society used to pride itself most on, which is freedom and oppurtunity. Nearing the end of the 1930's, war was inevitable, and the United States could do nothing to stop from becoming entangled in European affairs. The blame for going to war should not be entirely blamed on Roosevelt, for he helped keep America an isolated country and out of war for as long as possible.