America was isolationist- everyone wanted to stay out of European military affairs at all costs and they felt that the League of Nations would drag the US into unnecessary affairs.
If you are asking due to the 15-1600s, then it's because the women back then were considered "unlawful" or "unacceptable" when they realized that they didn't have to be thrown around by the men. Women also did "witch-like" things such as warts, and long nails.
Why did India's desire for independence increase following World War II? It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence. Israel launched a preemptive strike during which conflict? Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?