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What was the general mood among Americans during the 1920s and 1930s regarding involvement in European affairs?
What was the general mood among Americans during the 1920s and 1930s regarding involvement in European affairs?
- They preferred isolationism and were wary of getting too involved. (correct)
- They actively sought alliances with European nations.
- They believed complete isolation was detrimental to America.
- They were eager to engage in European affairs.
What did the Washington Naval Conference of 1921–1922 aim to achieve?
What did the Washington Naval Conference of 1921–1922 aim to achieve?
- Promote global conflict.
- Reduce defense spending. (correct)
- Increase the size of the navies of signatory nations.
- Encourage territorial expansion in Asia.
What did the Four Power Treaty of 1921 commit the United States, Great Britain, France, and Japan to do?
What did the Four Power Treaty of 1921 commit the United States, Great Britain, France, and Japan to do?
- Reduce the size of their navies.
- Refrain from further territorial expansion in Asia. (correct)
- Encourage further territorial expansion in Asia.
- Form an alliance against other nations.
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact signed in 1928?
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact signed in 1928?
Why did the efforts like the Kellogg-Briand Pact ultimately fail according to the text?
Why did the efforts like the Kellogg-Briand Pact ultimately fail according to the text?