Despotism means the excersize of absolute power especially in a cruel or opressive way.
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The correct answer is 2. Isolationism
Following world war 1, United States didn't want to mess with European affairs because they understood how bad the war was and didn't want to participate in it again. That's why when Wilson wanted to join the League of Nations they declined and the US remained on its own.