Isolationism Article & Primary Source

What was the main policy of the United States during most of the 1800s?

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

• Interventionism

Which historical figure warned against 'entangling alliances' with Europe?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was one reason the United States began to move away from isolationism in the late 1800s?

• Growing industries needed new markets and raw materials

• The discovery of gold in California

• The completion of the transcontinental railroad

• The end of the Civil War

How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect America's foreign policy in the 1800s?

• It warned European powers not to interfere in Latin America

• It encouraged alliances with European countries

• It promoted colonization of Africa

• It supported the expansion of the British Empire

What event marked a major turning point in American foreign policy, moving away from isolationism?

• The Spanish-American War

• The Civil War

• The signing of the Monroe Doctrine

• The Louisiana Purchase

What did the U.S. focus on instead of foreign alliances?

Select THREE

• Building Railroads

• Strengthen the economy

• Colonialism and intervention policies

• Westward Expansion

Despite being isolated, America was involved with other countries in order to-

• promote trade

• focus solely on domestic issues
• expand military

• isolate itself

PASSAGE #2:

What does Washington mean by “Commercial relations”?

• Cultural exchanges and diplomatic visits between countries.
• Environmental agreements and treaties on climate change.
• Economic interactions and trade agreements between nations.
• Military alliances and defense pacts among nations.

PASSAGE #2:

What does he mean by “ little political connections”?

• It suggests having connections only in local government.
• The elimination of political machines

• Not being involved in the governments of other countries

• It refers to having strong influence in politics.

Passage #2-

How did George Washington’s Farewell Address affect foreign policy until the Spanish American War?

• Washington's Farewell Address promoted neutrality and isolationism in U.S. foreign policy until the Spanish-American War.
• Washington's Farewell Address promoted intervention in foreign conflicts.
• Washington's Farewell Address advocated for aggressive expansionism in the Americas.
• Washington's Farewell Address encouraged military alliances with European powers.