Which thoughts below characterizes the general beliefs of americans after wwi? it was assumed world war i would be the last war. they knew immediately that world war i was a prelude to world war ii. there was an assumption that there would be a massive military build up after world war i. after wwi, u. s. citizens were anxious to continue fighting.

The correct statement is "It was assumed World War I would be the last war."

World War I is commonly referred to the "The war to end all wars." This war between a significant amount of countries was supposed to be one that would end warfare among competing nations. Americans hoped that this would be the case and preferred the US government to develop a policy of isolationism after the war. This is event from the US Congress's vote to not join the League of Nations after World War I.