Introduction/ Thesis:
The years following The Great War, the U.S experienced a time categorized by ‘The Roaring 20’s’, the “roaring” aspect coming from the economic prosperity, mass consumption, and fueling consumerism. Yet the U.S prosperity reached further grasp with the help of internationalism.
The United States’ rejection of the League of Nations following the end of WWI made it seem as if America had isolationist goals. Indeed, many government decisions made during the 1920’s focused inwards on domestic growth. However, on the issue of foreign policy the United States practiced internationalism, exemplified by America’s role in the Naval Conference and the consequent disarmament treaties signed, the transition of the U.S. into a creditor nation, the signing of the Kellogg Briand Peace Pact, and maintaining “diplomacy” with Latin America and Mexico. The United States’ involvement in these areas makes it clear that its goal at the time was to be a preeminent force in international affairs, and maintain its title as a world power. Body Paragraph 1: Role of the United States in disarmament conference Topic Sentence: The United States called for the creation of this conference in order to address growing concerns over the arms race and consequently the tension building in the pacific, strengthening their involvement in international relations. …show more content…
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Washington Naval Arms Conference 1921
Concern about the possibility of another war → heightened by japanese militarism and the ongoing international arms race
Conference for negotiations for disarmament between the U.S. and its other competitors (Japan and the UK) in the naval arms race, as well as some other nations involved such as Italy, France, etc.
Agreement between different nations calling for the reduction of naval battleships in the world
2 goals:
1) Promote peace (especially in the Pacific in Asia)
2) Need/want to reduce defense expenditures (especially among conservative Republican Presidents)
The 4,5, and 9 power treaty (November 1921 to February 1922)
4 power
Factors leading to the signing of the treaty Concerns over Japan’s rising military from U.S’s perspective because posed a threat to U.S. influence on Asian territory and market. Concerns over the Anglo-Japanese Treaty 1902 in which the UK pledged their help to Japan in the case of conflict. Led to Ending the Anglo-Japanese Treaty England, U.S, France, and Japan will respect each other territories in the Pacific Signing the ‘4 Power Treaty’ did not obligate any country to go to war like the past Anglo-Japanese Treaty, but did provide a forum for discussion in the event of conflict. 5 power Signed by the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France and Italy Set ratios for battleships Due to Article XIX which recognized the status quo of bases in the Pacific, outlawed their expansion due to this The U.S and England agreed not to fortify possessions in the Pacific 9 power Signed by United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and China All Nations at the conference would respect the Open Door Policy Which was the territorial integrity of China Body Paragraph 2: Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact Topic Sentence: The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact exemplifies the wave of internationalism in the U.S during the 20’s, showing a willingness to get involved in world affairs through attempts at mutual agreements. …show more content…
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The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact was a pact signed between many different countries in an attempt to keep war from happening again.
Treaty signed in 1928
Outlawed war
But
1) Could not be enforced
2) Allowed for defensive war While this may seem isolationist, an example of the U.S getting involved in other countries.
Although it failed it showed what all the countries wanted: no war
Body Paragraph 3: Transition of the U.S. into a creditor nation
Topic Sentence: Through the lending of large amounts of money to European countries recovering from WWI, the U.S became a creditor nation, and was able to establish itself over other Nations who were in debt to it. Information Dawes and young plan for reparations Established in order to create a way for Germany to pay the reparations they owed Dawes Plan (1924) Tension about how the German reparations should be handled→Reparation committee formed a commission to handle the situation Headed by Charles G. Dawes (Chicago banker, former Director of the
The years following The Great War, the U.S experienced a time categorized by ‘The Roaring 20’s’, the “roaring” aspect coming from the economic prosperity, mass consumption, and fueling consumerism. Yet the U.S prosperity reached further grasp with the help of internationalism.
The United States’ rejection of the League of Nations following the end of WWI made it seem as if America had isolationist goals. Indeed, many government decisions made during the 1920’s focused inwards on domestic growth. However, on the issue of foreign policy the United States practiced internationalism, exemplified by America’s role in the Naval Conference and the consequent disarmament treaties signed, the transition of the U.S. into a creditor nation, the signing of the Kellogg Briand Peace Pact, and maintaining “diplomacy” with Latin America and Mexico. The United States’ involvement in these areas makes it clear that its goal at the time was to be a preeminent force in international affairs, and maintain its title as a world power. Body Paragraph 1: Role of the United States in disarmament conference Topic Sentence: The United States called for the creation of this conference in order to address growing concerns over the arms race and consequently the tension building in the pacific, strengthening their involvement in international relations. …show more content…
Information
Washington Naval Arms Conference 1921
Concern about the possibility of another war → heightened by japanese militarism and the ongoing international arms race
Conference for negotiations for disarmament between the U.S. and its other competitors (Japan and the UK) in the naval arms race, as well as some other nations involved such as Italy, France, etc.
Agreement between different nations calling for the reduction of naval battleships in the world
2 goals:
1) Promote peace (especially in the Pacific in Asia)
2) Need/want to reduce defense expenditures (especially among conservative Republican Presidents)
The 4,5, and 9 power treaty (November 1921 to February 1922)
4 power
Factors leading to the signing of the treaty Concerns over Japan’s rising military from U.S’s perspective because posed a threat to U.S. influence on Asian territory and market. Concerns over the Anglo-Japanese Treaty 1902 in which the UK pledged their help to Japan in the case of conflict. Led to Ending the Anglo-Japanese Treaty England, U.S, France, and Japan will respect each other territories in the Pacific Signing the ‘4 Power Treaty’ did not obligate any country to go to war like the past Anglo-Japanese Treaty, but did provide a forum for discussion in the event of conflict. 5 power Signed by the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France and Italy Set ratios for battleships Due to Article XIX which recognized the status quo of bases in the Pacific, outlawed their expansion due to this The U.S and England agreed not to fortify possessions in the Pacific 9 power Signed by United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and China All Nations at the conference would respect the Open Door Policy Which was the territorial integrity of China Body Paragraph 2: Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact Topic Sentence: The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact exemplifies the wave of internationalism in the U.S during the 20’s, showing a willingness to get involved in world affairs through attempts at mutual agreements. …show more content…
Information:
The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact was a pact signed between many different countries in an attempt to keep war from happening again.
Treaty signed in 1928
Outlawed war
But
1) Could not be enforced
2) Allowed for defensive war While this may seem isolationist, an example of the U.S getting involved in other countries.
Although it failed it showed what all the countries wanted: no war
Body Paragraph 3: Transition of the U.S. into a creditor nation
Topic Sentence: Through the lending of large amounts of money to European countries recovering from WWI, the U.S became a creditor nation, and was able to establish itself over other Nations who were in debt to it. Information Dawes and young plan for reparations Established in order to create a way for Germany to pay the reparations they owed Dawes Plan (1924) Tension about how the German reparations should be handled→Reparation committee formed a commission to handle the situation Headed by Charles G. Dawes (Chicago banker, former Director of the