America at War: The Loss of the Serenity of Isolation (2749 words, 7 pages)
George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address explicitly demanded thatAmerica remain an isolated country. Should global conflicts arise, "Havewith them as little political connection as possible" (Washington, 26). Inthe prosperous years following, characterized by American expansion to thePacific and the advancement of the Industrial Revolution, it appeared thefather of his country was ...
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