USA - Woodrow Wilson

Question 1

What was Wilson’s attitude towards G?

Answer 1

• just wanted peace
• an idealist

Question 2

What were his AIMS? (1)

Answer 2

• wanted a FAIR and LASTING PEACE
  –> prevent G from seeking revenge

Question 3

What were his MOTIVES? (3)

Answer 3

• wanted to allow nations to decide their own political future
  = SELF-DETERMINATION
• wanted an international cooperation
  = the creating of the LoN
• his “14 POINTS”

Question 4

What were his satisfied demands? (3)

Answer 4

• reference to the LoN in each peace treaties
• DISARMAMENT IN EACH COUNTRY
• Rhineland still part of G
  = return economic strength & trading possibilities

Question 5

What were his dissatisfied demands? (4)

Answer 5

• ToV was TOO HARSH !!
• free navigations of seas not possible (B said no)
• Self-determination failed in some areas
  –> e.g Sudetenland
• US congress failed to approve the LoN (= USA not part of it)