WORLD WAR I
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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American optimism that the U.S. could lead the international community and peacefully resolve international disputes.
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various theories of collective security and international organization.
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tendencies toward American isolationism.
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Congress’s enthusiasm to join the League of Nations.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the speech, Wilson directly addressed what he perceived as the causes for the world war by calling for the abolition of secret treaties, a reduction in armaments, an adjustment in colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and colonists, and freedom of the seas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Importantly, Wilson urged the establishment of an international governing body of united nations for the purpose of guaranteeing political independence and territorial integrity to great and small countries alike. His idea gave birth to the short-lived League of Nations.
Detailed explanation-3: -What were the Fourteen Points? The Fourteen Points were a proposal made by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in a speech before Congress on January 8, 1918, outlining his vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent such a conflagration from occurring again.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.