USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

TREATY OF VERSAILLES

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Wilson’s 14 points main concept was

(A) ** Self-Determination

(B) economic development

(C) isolationism

(D) terrorism protection

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Wilson’s Fourteen Points were based on a major idea-the principle of self-determination, under which nationalities would have their own states. The members of a nationality or ethnic group share a cultural heritage, often associated with the place of its members’ birth or descent.

Concept note-2: -During World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson promoted the concept of “self-determination, ” meaning that a nation-a group of people with similar political ambitions-can seek to create its own independent government or state.

Concept note-3: -What is Self-Determination? Self determination is believing you can control your own destiny. Self-determination is a combination of attitudes and abilities that lead people to set goals for themselves, and to take the initiative to reach these goals.