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Question 12 • World History CR

Which of these terms best describes the official foreign policy of the United States at the start of World War II in 1939?

Answer
A
isolationist
B
interventionist
C
aggressive
D
militaristic

Explanation

At the start of World War II in 1939, the United States officially stayed out of the conflict and sought to avoid involvement in foreign wars. This policy is best described as isolationist. The United States later moved toward supporting the Allies and entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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