Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
Notes
- originally for the American people to justify war
- now presented at the Paris peace treaty
- the most important were:
- outlawing alliances
- freedom of the seas
- free trade
- disarmament
- return of russian territory held by germany
- alsace- lorraine returned to france
- formation of the league of nations (collective security
- self determination
Summary
The 14 points were designed by Woodrow Wilson of the USA, with hopes of making America, and the world a better place. It was presented at the Paris Peace Conference, with hopes of helping the other group members make better decisions.
Quote
It is that the world be made fit and safe to live in; and particularly that it be made safe for every peace-loving nation which, like our own, wishes to live its own life
- Woodrow Wilson
- Woodrow Wilson
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Subjunctive Question
Why did Woodrow Wilson decide to present these points? What if he didn't?