1
Q
Reasons for return to isolation
A
Poor treatment of Germany, American people wary of LON (didn’t want European entanglements). Wilson unconvincing in persuading the public
2
Q
Result of return to isolationisim
A
LON had ‘no teeth’
Rise of aggression allowed by Italy/Japan and Germany
Reparations destroyed German economy
3
Q
How did tariffs show isolation
A
Wanted to be self sufficient. Happy to export didn’t want to import. Tariffs protected US industries. Countries retailed with tariffs on US goods
4
Q
How did immigration quotas show return to isolation
A
Immigration threatened spread of ideas from Europe, fuels by Russian revolution 1917 (feared communism)
