Question

Wilson's idea on foreign affairs were no different from those of the president who came just before him.He believed the United States should help other nations become democratic, and he became deeply involved with foreign affairs. True or False

Answer 1

False--he did believe in spreading democracy and became more involved in world affairs, but this is different from previous presidents.

The US had promoted an isolationist policy with foreign affairs until the end of the 19th century. Wilson is the first president to really have a clear agenda for foreign affairs and what the US position could look like in the world.