2. The Legacy of World War I
The aftermath of World War I left the United States with a deep aversion to foreign entanglements. The war’s devastating human and economic costs, coupled with the perceived failure of the Treaty of Versailles to ensure lasting peace, fostered a strong reluctance to engage in another global conflict. This sentiment was reflected in the Senate’s rejection of the treaty and the nation’s subsequent return to isolationist policies (worldwar1centennial.org).
