After World War I, the United States returned to a state of "normalcy" in foreign policy, which meant
A) a continued commitment to international peacekeeping.
B) reassuring the public that the United States would act in the role of world policeman.
C) a sharp increase in military spending in order to honor commitments made to the allied powers.
D) a reduction in military forces and defense spending and a return to isolationism.
E) the annexation of additional territory in the western hemisphere.

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After World War I, the United States returned to a state of normalcy in foreign policy, which included a reduction in military forces and defense spending and a return to isolationism. The country was war-weary and sought to focus on domestic issues rather than international affairs. The U.S. government believed that avoiding foreign entanglements was the best way to maintain peace and stability at home. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

After World War I, the United States Returned to a State