Question

Wilson’s intended for his 14 Points to address causes of the war & establish a framework for lasting peace
Only 1 point involved adjusting territorial boundaries
Self-determination meant nations had the right to govern themselves without interference from other nations
Almost all Wilson’s points were included in the Treaty of Versailles & became a reality
The League of Nations was created but America did not join
true of false questions

Answer 1

1. True — Wilson’s Fourteen Points were presented to address the causes of World War I and to outline principles for a just, lasting peace.

2. False — Several points dealt with territorial questions (e.g., return of Alsace-Lorraine, an independent Poland, adjustments for Italy, provisions for peoples of Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, colonial claims), not just one.

3. True — Self-determination meant that peoples/nations should have the right to choose their own government and political status without outside coercion.

4. False — Only some of Wilson’s ideas influenced the Treaty of Versailles (notably the League), but many points were ignored or compromised and the treaty included punitive measures that ran counter to Wilsonian ideals.

5. True — The League of Nations was established after the war, but the United States did not join because the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the treaty.