Leading European democracies in addition to the US were challenged by crippled economies and devastated landscapes from World War I. Governments were wanting a return to more isolation and policies which favored their own countries. In the case of Germany, they were struggling to reestablish nationalism and were unable to defend themselves as a country. As a result many people in those countries turned to alternate forms of economy and government to create solid nations once again. All countries saw a rise in socialist thinking and some countries began to move toward socialist ideology. In others especially, Italy and Germany a move toward fascism took place which put nationalism at the forefront and a build up of capitalism to secure their economic place in the world.
American colonies were farther away from the King’s rule so they felt a sense of more freedom which over time leads to the Boston Tea Party and then the Revolution.
Or the answer may be they have different types of sickness and environments.
Either or.
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Imperialism - Nations competed for more land, colonies and raw materials. Great Britain and Germany competed industrially, which led to these nations needing more raw materials. Also, Austria-Hungary controlling the Slavic land of Bosnia, which Serbia believed belonged to them.
Nationalism - Nationalism was very strong in both Germany and France. Germany controlled the territory known as Alsace-Lorraine, which they gained from France after the Franco-Prussian War. France wanted that land back.
Alliances - Secret alliances were formed prior to the outbreak of the war. After the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand the Archduke of Austria-Hungary the alliance systems went into effect leading to many nations protecting one another (i.e. Russia protecting Serbia from Austria-Hungary).
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Obama's foreign policy was a bit more conciliatory toward certain countries than that of his predecessor, however, Obama also intervened militarily in other countries like his predecessor did in the past.
For example, Obama sought peace agreements with Iran and Afghanistan, while Bush was much more aggressive against these countries.
But Obama also intervened with the American military in Libya and Syria, two countries that were civil wars that have not ended yet.
Another thing to highlight is that Obama tried to normalize relations with Cuba, while Bush was much more aggresive against the Island.