The 14 Points
- Brought in by American President, Woodrow Wilson
- Originally for American citizens to rationalize war
- American civilians believed in isolationism*; however, President Wilson did not
- Could not get congress to pass all the points
- Now presented at the Paris Peace Conference
Important Points:
- Formation of the League of Nations (Collective Security)
- Self Determination
- Outlawing alliances
- Freedom of the Seas
- Free Trade
- Disarmament
- Return of Russian territory held by Germany
- Alsace-Lorraine returned to France
Isolationism- A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Additional Information:
- President Wilson traveled all around America trying to sell his 14 points to civilians and congress
- He had to stop traveling as he became sick and later died
- Woodrow Wilson became obsessed with promoting the 14 points
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