Why was isolationism popular after World War I?
Isolationism and nativism were widely accepted in the United States because of bitter feelings toward Immigrants, especially those from north and southeastern Europe.
In America, after World War 1, certain unhealthy and offensive ideas took place against immigrants and ideas.
Germans, especially because of the war faced a lot of discrimination. Even President Wilson disapproved of "hyphenated Americans", claiming their loyalty to the United States was questionable.
Isolationism and nativism were widely accepted in the United States because of bitter feelings toward Immigrants, especially those from north and southeastern Europe.
In America, after World War 1, certain unhealthy and offensive ideas took place against immigrants and ideas.
Germans, especially because of the war faced a lot of discrimination. Even President Wilson disapproved of "hyphenated Americans", claiming their loyalty to the United States was questionable.