Neutrality Acts: Laws passed by Congress in the 1930s designed to keep the United States out of future wars by prohibiting American citizens from trading with nations at war or traveling on their ships.
Isolationism: A policy of remaining apart from political affairs or interests of other groups, especially foreign countries.
Washington's Farewell Address: George Washington's final message to his countrymen, advising them to avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations and maintain neutrality.