The political landscape throughout the world was changing in 1916 because of revolution and political unrest. The new president of the United States must put America in a position of power through their foreign policy decisions. Wilson ran on a campaign promise as a “peace president” but had to change course and enter war with the motto “making the world safe for democracy,” where Wilson championed to uphold democratic and international justice. After the war ended, America became a world power. Wilson was able to create the League of Nations, which was the foundation of the United Nations. However, some historians believe that Wilson's idealism and creation of the League of Nations were flawed and caused the Second World War and Fascism.

Hughes was a lawyer and may have had a legalistic approach to world affairs. Hughes may have entered World War One early, saving lives and money according to his political and campaign positions. Hughs may not have supported the Treaty of Versailles and instead may have had treaties that could be enforced. Finally, Hughes may have brought America into isolation after World War One because of the Republican Party's views of avoiding “entangling alliances,” which would have caused instability throughout the world.

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