Did Elihu Root contribute to the development of international law?
No, he was only involved in national affairs
Yes, he pioneered the American practice of international law
No, he was strictly a lawyer
Yes, but only in defense
Answer
Elihu Root is credited with pioneering the American practice of international law. As the United States' first Secretary of State to hold a law degree, Root helped establish the field of international law as a legitimate field of study and practice in the United States.
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