Woodrow wilson's 14 points
- Originally for the American people to justify war
- Now presented at the Paris Peace confrence
- The most imporant of the 14 points were:
1. Outlawing alliance
2. Freedom of the seas
3. Free Trade
4. Disarmament
5. Return of Russian territory held by Germany
6. Alsace-Lorraine returned to France
7. Formation of the Leauge of Nations (Collective Security)
8. Self Determination
Interesting Fact
President Wilson was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919 for his efforts in establishing peace in Europe and around the world.
quote
"Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of international covenants."
Subjunctive Question
Would the Paris Peace Treaty have been more harsh on Germany if the 14 points werent created first?
Summary
The 14 points were created to bring the Germans to peace talks at the end of the war. However, the actual results of the Paris Peace Treaty were much harsher against Germany than the Fourteen Points. They were originally for the American people to justify war and were presented at the Paris Peace Confrence.