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2/22/24, 11:54 AM Lesson Activity: Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles Lesson Activity Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versalilles This activity will help you meet this educational goal: You will explain the political impact of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points and the political and economic impact of the Treaty of Versailles. Directions Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work. Activity In this activity, you'll read articles about Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the League of Nations and answer questions about them. Part A Read this article on Wilson's Fourteen Points . Explain why you think the author claims that the “Fourteen Points still stand as the most powerful expression of the idealist strain in United States diplomacy.” Also, describe why the author believes that this document represents idealism. Answer: Fourteen Points is still the most powerful expression of idealism because it focuses on the ultimate idealistic goal for every Nation, and that is to "vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the world". Fourteen points was a suggestion made by American President Woodrow Wilson in his speech before the Congress on January 8, 1918, stating his view of ending World War | in a way that would prevent such a recurrence of fire. The actualization of peace and justice is a very far along process expressed in the fourteen points. Fourteen points shows a complete view. It was written as a record of the pursuit of true peace and justice. It is idealistic because the statements made in this document are still being processed and will continue to remain. Thus, Fourteen Points is a very powerful expression of Idealism. Space used (includes formatting). 839 / 15000 Chainsr Carmnla Arncinrar https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/632676/45317760/aHROcHM6LY9IMMS5hcHAUZWRIZW50dWO0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmV... 1/3
2/22/24, 11:54 AM Lesson Activity: Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles SIIVVY JAllIPIC AIIDVWET Part B Read this article on the League of Nations. Use what you read to answer the question. Question Select the correct answers. Which three statements about the League of Nations are true? Its purpose was to act as a forum for solving international problems. President Woodrow Wilson proposed its formation in his Fourteen Points. Germany used it to unite the countries that opposed the Treaty of Versailles. The League was based on a treaty between Germany and the United States. The US Congress never ratified its charter. Britain and France stayed out of it because of disagreements. Correct! Explanation: The League of Nations was established to solve international problems. Although the league was part of Wilson’s Fourteen Points, the United States never joined it because the US Senate didn't ratify its charter. https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/632676/45317760/aHROCHM6LY9mMMSS5hcHAUZWRIZW50dWOuY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmV... 2/3
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