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What was Elihu Root's stance on military preparedness by 1916?

  • He opposed it

  • He was ambivalent about it

  • He was a leading proponent of it

  • He had no opinion on the matter

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By 1916, Elihu Root had become a leading proponent of military preparedness. He believed that the United States needed to be better prepared for war in order to protect its interests and defend its allies. Root supported the creation of a National Guard and the expansion of the regular army. He also advocated for the development of new weapons and technologies.
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