How did european imperialism affect the foreign policy of the united states?

European imperialism affected the US foreign policy as it made US to stay from the European affairs. US started to have only commercial relations with other nations. The Americans considered that due to their remoteness from Europe they had no interest in what ever was happening in Europe. It remained politically isolated throughout 19th and 20th century. The prime factor for isolationism was the fear of Americans that their involvement in European affairs could jeopardize their freedom. This policy came to and end in early decades of 20th century.

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it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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