A person or country that wants to stay out of other countries' problems and avoid foreign wars is called what?

• A. Isolationist
• B. Interest
• C. Iwo Jima (Battle)
• D. Installment Buying

Answer: (A)

Isolationism is the idea behind staying out of other countries’ problems and avoiding foreign wars. It’s a stance or policy of focusing on domestic matters and not getting drawn into international conflicts or alliances. It doesn’t mean cutting off all relations, but it means choosing neutrality or minimal involvement in global affairs unless there’s a direct, unavoidable reason. Historically, countries and individuals have embraced isolationism during times when involvement abroad seemed costly or risky.

The other options don’t fit. Interest isn’t a policy term for avoiding involvement. Iwo Jima refers to a specific battle, not a stance. Installment buying is about paying for goods in pieces over time, not foreign policy.