The 14 Points
Originally for the American people to justify war
Now presented at the Paris Peace Conference
The most important were:
Outlawing alliances - In ww1, it went from a small conflict around an assasination to a major world war with millions of deaths, was because of those 2 alliances. (russia, france brittain) (germany austria hungary, italy) -stated that if one country went to war, they would declare on all of those other countries. He felt you could get rid of that and keep war smaller. That didn't work. Within 20 yrs, there was an even bigger war with 80 million deaths. Similar situation to now in the Ukrain. Ukrain is trying to join NATO. Throwback to cold war.
Freedom of the Seas - (stopping conflict at sea) (open ocean, anyone can do anything.)(no country laws exist there) (some people from countries gamble out in the international waters where there is no laws against such.)
Free Trade - NAFTA, Canada, United States and Mexico trade. < without tax. It increases trade. Capitalist motto. (trade without any terifs/taxes)(not always buying cheaper goods from impoverished countries)
Disarmament - Countries having less weapons
Return of Russian territory held by Germany
Alsace-Lorrain returned to France - small territory held by Germany, supposed to be returned to France to be disputed.
Formation of the League of Nations (collective security)
Self Determination (BLOG ABOUT THIS) (Doomed from the start cause
Woodrow Wilson- Interesting guy. Died promoting his ideas. Innovator. We still use his ideas nowadays.
Now presented at the Paris Peace Conference
The most important were:
Outlawing alliances - In ww1, it went from a small conflict around an assasination to a major world war with millions of deaths, was because of those 2 alliances. (russia, france brittain) (germany austria hungary, italy) -stated that if one country went to war, they would declare on all of those other countries. He felt you could get rid of that and keep war smaller. That didn't work. Within 20 yrs, there was an even bigger war with 80 million deaths. Similar situation to now in the Ukrain. Ukrain is trying to join NATO. Throwback to cold war.
Freedom of the Seas - (stopping conflict at sea) (open ocean, anyone can do anything.)(no country laws exist there) (some people from countries gamble out in the international waters where there is no laws against such.)
Free Trade - NAFTA, Canada, United States and Mexico trade. < without tax. It increases trade. Capitalist motto. (trade without any terifs/taxes)(not always buying cheaper goods from impoverished countries)
Disarmament - Countries having less weapons
Return of Russian territory held by Germany
Alsace-Lorrain returned to France - small territory held by Germany, supposed to be returned to France to be disputed.
Formation of the League of Nations (collective security)
Self Determination (BLOG ABOUT THIS) (Doomed from the start cause
Woodrow Wilson- Interesting guy. Died promoting his ideas. Innovator. We still use his ideas nowadays.
Fun 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."
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 Conference.
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."
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 Conference.