What was the name of President Wilson's famous speech outlining his vision for peace after World War I?
The Fourteen Points.
What was the overarching goal of Wilson's Fourteen Points?
To create a just and lasting peace and to address the root causes of World War I.
What was the \(14^{th}\) and most important point in Wilson's plan?
The creation of a "general association of nations" to guarantee political independence and territorial integrity for all states.
What was the name of the international organization formed based on Wilson's vision?
The League of Nations.
What was the intended purpose of the League of Nations?
To resolve international disputes peacefully and prevent war through collective security.
What treaty formally ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in \(1919\), formally ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. Other treaties were signed with the other Central Powers.
Did the United States ratify the Treaty of Versailles and join the League of Nations?
No, it did not.
Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?
Due to opposition led by senators who feared that joining the League of Nations would compromise U.S. sovereignty and entangle the country in foreign conflicts.
Despite his efforts, what was the ultimate fate of Wilson's push for U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
It failed. Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke while campaigning for public support, and the Senate never approved the treaty.
The League of Nations was the predecessor to what modern international organization?
The United Nations (UN), which was formed after World War II.
