Thats actually just untrue. We became far wealthier and more powerful after WW2 thanks to our imperial endeavors and lack of real imperial competition. The period of isolationism before was necessary for building the productive forces required to maintain an empire.
Edit: just realized I am preaching to a choir. Y’all know this I’m sure
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Thats actually just untrue. We became far wealthier and more powerful after WW2 thanks to our imperial endeavors and lack of real imperial competition. The period of isolationism before was necessary for building the productive forces required to maintain an empire.
Edit: just realized I am preaching to a choir. Y’all know this I’m sure
Yes but repetition is not a bad thing, it helps the lesson to really sink in.