How Did The Us Foreign Policy Change Over Time

Throughout history the United States Foreign Policies have changed drastically, and are still changing today. Over time it has been necessary for the foreign policy to change due to the vast advancements in technology and weapons. With WW1 and WW2 being the first world wars since America was founded, no one expected our foreign policy to perfect and it was not by any means. Throughout and following WW1 and WW2 our foreign policy changed dramatically and forced us to modify our policy, and modify it due to 20th century events. Prior to World War 1 the United States foreign policy was isolationism; which is a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially political affairs of other countries. World War 1 was known as the “war over there” and US citizens never really got involved enough to care about the war especially since we were going through hardships of our own. To insure the US stayed isolated in World War 1, Wilson closed doors to immigration in the 1920s.
Looking back on the 20th century the United States was forced to change and add different things to their foreign policy due to advancements in weaponry, and technology. The 20th century has seen many wars and vast advancements in society like atomic bombs, cells phones, tv’s, lasers, computers, and wireless technology. All of these items have each posed an important role in the United States Foreign Policy. Throughout the wars and advancements in technology in the 20th century, the United States Foreign Policy now covers a vast range of functions and issues including establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries and international organizations. It also involves peacekeeping functions, foreign disaster and relief, and deals with a range of international economic issues including trade, travel,