During the first 50 years of the nation, diplomats were guided by the idea that the United States should observe political isolation from European powers during peacetime and maintain strict neutrality during periods of war.What ensued was a radical shift in U.S. foreign policy, which promoted a stance of isolationism that would last until World War II. Warren Harding won the 1920 presidential election on the promise of staying out of global affairs, and by arguing that the United States needed normalcy and a focus on internal problems.Throughout the 1890s, the U.S. Government became increasingly likely to rely on its military and economic power to pursue foreign policy goals. ... Still others argued that foreign ventures would detract from much-needed domestic political and social reforms.Promoting world peace and a secure global environment. Maintaining a balance of power among nations. Working with allies to solve international problems. Promoting democratic values and human rights.
