What was the difference between US foreign policy and the foreign policy of European powers?

The United States of America in the 20th century was strikingly different in terms of the nature of its foreign policy from the European world. During this time, the influence of the United States spread to most countries, as it participated in multiple diplomatic meetings and organized the work of international organizations. The policy was aimed at spreading democratic values, following the example of the United States. In addition, at the beginning of the 20th century, the United States did not neglect its expansion to the neighboring continent. The influence in the field of lending grew.