Notes (The 14 points)
-Originally for the American people to justify war
-Now presented at the Paris Peace Conference
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
-Now presented at the Paris Peace Conference
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
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In attempt to convince Americans that joining the war, and later the League of Nations, US President, Woodrow Wilson came up with 14 main points, highlighting the benefits of doing these two things. However, the congress was not convinced by Wilson that joining the League of Nations would be a good idea for the country.
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Political cartoon
This cartoon reinforces Woodrow Wilson's beliefs; that following his fourteen points was the only way to peace.
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