How the U.S. Felt About War

Most Americans at the time felt that they needed to stay out of the war by all means, which is known as isolationism…but this was easier said than done. The United States relied on trade with Europe and Asia, so the stability of the countries was incredibly important.

The American government met in the 1920’s in Washington D.C. and made several agreements and treaties to try and prevent another war. They limited things like how many navy ships could be sailing at one time and agreed that they would not attack other countries’ trading ships.

Even after Germany invaded Poland and World War 2 had already begun, the United States stayed out of the war. Country upon country fell to the German army, but America held on to its original ideals.