Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
-Originally were used to promote/justify the war to the American people
-He then used them to justify the League of Nations
The most important were:
-Outlawing alliances
-Freedom of the sea
-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
-Originally were used to promote/justify the war to the American people
-He then used them to justify the League of Nations
The most important were:
-Outlawing alliances
-Freedom of the sea
-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
American President Woodrow Wilson used 14 main points in an attempt to convince Americans that joining the war and the then after the League of Nations would be a positive thing for America. However these 14 points did not convince the Congress that being apart of of the League of Nations was going to be good for America.
Quotes
People say free trade causes dislocation. In actual fact, it's the lowering of trade barriers that causes the dislocation.
P. J. O'Rourke
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/free_trade.html#YWRvcJbwmiprhHfo.99
Subjunctive Question
Would the US have joined the League of Nations if Wilson branded the campaign differently?
American President Woodrow Wilson used 14 main points in an attempt to convince Americans that joining the war and the then after the League of Nations would be a positive thing for America. However these 14 points did not convince the Congress that being apart of of the League of Nations was going to be good for America.
Quotes
People say free trade causes dislocation. In actual fact, it's the lowering of trade barriers that causes the dislocation.
P. J. O'Rourke
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/free_trade.html#YWRvcJbwmiprhHfo.99
Subjunctive Question
Would the US have joined the League of Nations if Wilson branded the campaign differently?