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During the 1920’s, the economy of America was thriving. The First World War had created new jobs and industries; members of society, such as women, were becoming more profound in society and their roles were becoming redefined. The United States was emerging as the industrial giant of the world. To protect the American consumers from imported goods from Europe and encourage American products, the government of the United States imposed high tariffs. Essentially, the United States no longer desire to maintain ties with Europe. The tariffs imposed by the American government were instrumental in the efforts made by the United States to stay out of European affairs. The concept of “Manifest Destiny� drove the United States into connections with Canada, Mexico, and South America rather than with Europe. The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 as well as the Open Door Policy of 1899 displayed the interest that the Unites States had in these areas and laid the foundation for early isolation from......

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