Fourteen Points

Wilson ran for reelection in 1916 in part on the platform that he had kept America out of war. Within a year of his reelection, he led the US into war. How does his “Fourteen Points” speech respond to this change of policy?

Pick a principle like liberty or international law that Wilson proposes in his speech. How do his 14 points try to make it a reality? Do they apply that principle consistently and fairly? Be specific.

Some of Wilson’s 14 points solve specific territorial issues while others are general principles. Why might Wilson include both big ideas and specific actions in his list of points?