“The United States' early foreign policies were primarily a defensive reaction to perceived or real threats from Europe. Despite their efforts to follow a foreign policy of isolationism, Presidents Madison and Monroe had no choice but to become involved in foreign affairs. » The validity of the first generalization can either be defended by asserting that the United States did all it could before getting involved in foreign affairs, or it can be attacked by asserting that it was too hasty to interact with Europe and that they could have done more to avoid getting involved. This statement is valid because Europe was causing a lot of trouble and distress to Americans as they were hurting their citizens and invading the United States. America tried many different ways to seek peace with Europe before taking further action. The United States clearly did not want to get involved in foreign affairs, and did so only after exhausting all other options. Before the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812, President James Madison attempted to find a peaceful way to end the war between France and England. attacks and impression on Amer...