Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for Lasting Peace
In Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for Lasting Peace, learn how President Woodrow Wilson worked to shape a more peaceful world during and after World War I. Discover his idealistic vision, his Fourteen Points plan, and his efforts to create the League of Nations.
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Q: Why did Woodrow Wilson believe the United States had a responsibility to get involved in World War I rather than stay neutral?
A: Wilson believed the U.S. should help defend democracy and build a foundation for lasting peace, not just protect its own borders.
Q: How did Wilson’s Fourteen Points attempt to prevent future wars?
A: The Fourteen Points promoted open diplomacy, fair trade, reduced military forces, and cooperation between nations to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Q: Why was it significant that the United States never joined the League of Nations?
A: It showed that many Americans disagreed with Wilson’s international vision and feared being pulled into foreign conflicts, which weakened the League’s power.
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