How did American foreign policy goals shape the American approach to the war?

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Which war?
Hello Ms. Sue,

I would be just after World War Two.
Are you asking about the Cold War?
Inbetween WWII and the Cold War. We need to tweak the foreign policy.
I do believe I have it. Take a peak see,
"Before World War Two, the foreign policy was isolationist. Now, according to Hogan 2003, we honestly felt that another nations problems was their own when it came to war. And we would avoid getting involved unless they directly threatened us. However, as a result of WWII we began to realize that the threat against peace could eventually find us. Therefore, after the war we did become internationalists. We used our powers and our prestige to aid and protect those whom who were acting to prevent wars when possible and to lower any break outs. One other issue that drove the foreign policy, was the spread of communism and this was from both Soviets and the Chinese. "
Your question asks about THE war. Your paragraph is helpful -- but it doesn't answer the question about how foreign policy shaped America's policy toward THE war.
Look back at the previous question(s) to see if you can find which war is being questioned.
I am almost sure that what I posted in the paragraph is what my professor is looking for.
This class is one of those you have read his mind and hope for the best.
Anyway, you have jarred my grey matter and got it mojoing in the right direction.
Thank you, for not yelling at me like I had been by another "tutor" on here. The name will remain closed.
Have a great nite Ms. Sue and Thank you again for your help.
You're welcome.