Historians view the Chester Arthur presidency as an important
surprise, one that no one would have expected. Put simply, he performed
well in office, defying his state-based reputation as a slick machine
politician. Despite his poor health, he attempted to govern competently,
and he succeeded to a degree that was never acknowledged by his fellow
politicians, the press, or the great mass of Americans.
Although Arthur preferred efficient partisan government service to
one selected by competitive examinations, he nevertheless showed
tremendous flexibility and a willingness to embrace reform. By
struggling with the tariff issue (especially being willing to question
the protectionist doctrines of the Republican Party) and supporting the
modernization of the American Navy, Arthur stands as an important
transitional figure in the reunification of the nation after the bitter
turmoil of the Civil War and Reconstruction. No party hack, Arthur
demonstrated how the office of President could bring out the very best
in its occupants.
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That is because Woodraw Wilson,the US president thought that the 14 points can tackle causes that lead to war.
Here are a few examples:
The alliance system- Alliance system was one of the reason that caused the outburst of World War One(WWI),because the nations would drag one another into the war once attacked as signed to the alliance system.
There was a point that secret diplomacy is not allowed to tackle the problem.
Militarism- Armament race had intensified the nation's will to wage a war with their armies and weapons,fighting for national glory as well as defending themselves.
There are solutions in the 14 points as well,such as the reduction of armaments.
Imperialism- Theses nations were the most likely to wage war for national glory and act irrariinal thus have to be tackled.
Points such as Freedom of the seas in peace and war,removal of international trade barriers were aimed towards the issue.
However,as much as he believed that it could create peace,many weren't practical as they cannot be executed easily among countries,given the interests in conflict.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence
Easier travel and trade.. with others outside
Elitist because they were the one that had more power
