Question

What role did the Great Depression have on the U.S.’s approach to foreign policy?(1 point)
Responses

The people of the U.S. were eager to fight another war after winning World War I.
The people of the U.S. were eager to fight another war after winning World War I.

The people of the U.S. wanted to support other countries’ wars by providing military troops.
The people of the U.S. wanted to support other countries’ wars by providing military troops.

The people of the U.S. embraced isolationism to prioritize the country’s own needs.
The people of the U.S. embraced isolationism to prioritize the country’s own needs.

The people of the U.S. wanted to support other countries’ wars by providing government bonds.
The people of the U.S. wanted to support other countries’ wars by providing government bonds.

Answer 1

The people of the U.S. embraced isolationism to prioritize the country’s own needs.

Explanation: The economic hardship of the Great Depression made Americans and policymakers focus on domestic recovery and avoid foreign entanglements, leading to isolationist policies (e.g., Neutrality Acts, high tariffs).