Answer:
There was no change during the first 50 years of the state.
Explanation:
In these years diplomats were guided by the idea that the U.S. should observe political isolation from European powers during peacetime and maintain neutrality during wartime.
Quotes:
Benjamin Franklin: ¨A virgin state should preserve its virgin character and not go suitoring for alliances.´
George Washington: ¨The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is to have with them as little political connection as possible.¨
Thomas Jefferson: ¨Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliance with none.¨
In writing your essay you might point out the negative example of the European history, shattered by short-lived alliances, regional, national and international conflicts that set the tone during 2000 years.
