WORLD WAR I
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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make the United States, Great Britain, and France into leading world powers
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redistribute Germany’s colonies among the Allied nations
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prevent international tensions causing war
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punish Germany for causing World War I
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Fourteen Points was a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I. The principles were outlined in a January 8, 1918 speech on war aims and peace terms to the United States Congress by President Woodrow Wilson.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wilson’s 14 Points were designed to undermine the Central Powers’ will to continue, and to inspire the Allies to victory. The 14 Points were broadcast throughout the world and were showered from rockets and shells behind the enemy’s lines.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Fourteen Points were U.S. President Woodrow Wilson’s post World War I blueprint to end territorial disputes in Europe, promote international commerce, and make the world safe for democracy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Elected in 1912, Woodrow Wilson came into office in 1913 with what many considered a neutral stance on foreign matters. It was Wilson’s goal to keep America completely out of World War I, which began in 1914-and have the country serve as a peacemaker to other nations.
Detailed explanation-5: -His Fourteen Points outlined his vision for a safer world. Wilson called for an end to secret diplomacy, a reduction of armaments, and freedom of the seas.