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Disillusioned by the horrors of World War I, the U.S. tries to isolate herself from the rest of the world. Strict immigration quotas are imposed and a mistrust of foreigners and minorities ushers in an ugly period of racism and ethnic discrimination. the advent of radio helps to project a standard image of the "good American," but at the same time lets in new of foreign nations.
The depression is a traumatic national experience which shatters U.S. self-confidence and paralyzes foreign policy, leading to further isolationism. The worldwide depression gives rise to national dictators, but the U.S is so preoccupied with domestic problems that it ignores the threat. President Hoover is not equipped to deal with the national crisis. The London naval Conference insults Japan and when the Japanese invade Manchuria, a preoccupied United States does nothing.
Stock Market Crash
The Veterans' Bonus March
