In the early part of the 20th century, the United States pursued a policy of isolationism toward Europe, but involvement in Latin America. isolationism toward Latin America, but involvement in Europe. protecting American business interests all over the world. aiding democratic revolutions in Asia.
Isolationism toward Latin America, but involvement in Europe. That policy was called Roosevelt Corollary.
They were also protecting American business interests all over the world.
Originally, the US took a stance of isolationism to stay out of European affairs, especially wars/conflicts. However, keeping a close surveillance of Latin America and intervening, which some would call imperialistic, in an attempt to stabilize and modernize their countries. The US didn't come in contact with Europe until WW1. The US tried their best to remain neutral about the war but the constant U-boat strikes and the huge amount of loans given to the Allies forced the US to take a side. In fact, some historians would say that the huge investment/loans given to the Allies was the decisive factor in the US giving aid and allying itself with the Allies. This is all I can say about this. I hope it helped. I wasn't really sure how to answer since I wasn't quite sure what the question was asking for.
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