Answer to Question #117687 in History for tony

Question

Why did the United States end its long history of isolationism after World War II? Would it have been possible for the US to return to an isolationist foreign policy?

Answer 1

The US decided to end its long history of isolationism after World War II since they stopped pursuing an isolationist foreign policy after it was dragged into World War 2 and found itself a major power.

The United States was not ready to get involved in disputes that could facilitate war since it had had various economic problems including the depression.