Woodrow Wilson

There were four main causes of World War I: Militarism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Treaties and Alliances. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was only a short-term cause of the war and therefore caused the countries to declare war on other countries without much background knowledge or historical events. The four main causes had been seen throughout the years leading up to the war. Prior to the start of World War I, many European nations had been building up their military…

Colonel Lambert was back on the train heading north as fast as it could take him the news from General Clayton and SFC Harris shook him. He had no reason not to believe what they told them about Colonel Magnus. Colonel Lambert had meet Colonel Magnus a few times over his career and knew of his very conservative views and did his best to steer clear of him. As far as Colonel Lambert was considered the Military should be apolitical because they will have to serve a commander-in-chief from one…

The Progressivism started in the nineteenth century, more specifically in 1900 to 1920 the was a reform movement complex and fascinating political movement. Its goal was a greater democracy, honest, efficient and active government making more justice for the society and regulating the business. The purpose of the government was to expand the power so government can play more positive role in the society and its principal role was to use the government as an agency of human welfare. The…

President Wilson declares that Germany’s imperial government can affect whether we live in a world of peace and democracy or conflict and autocracy. The imperial government of Germany did not give the German rights like the United States and other countries had. Wilson believed that in order to have peace, democratic countries had to be partners. This proved to be impossible because the government of Germany sent spies all over the nation. As long as Germany was run by an autocratic government,…

First and foremost, the United States government attempted to remain neutral during the war for as long as possible. The United States was growing more diverse due to immigration and entering war would only alienate those said immigrants. President Wilson made his stance on the issue clear, that “the people of the United States are drawn from many nations, and chiefly from the nations now at war. It is natural and inevitable that there should be the utmost variety of sympathy and desire among…

Progressivism movement gave a social change throughout the nation in the late 1890’s. The fear of big business and corrupted government gave a motive to improve American’s living. It was utilized to cure social issues from industrialization and urbanization and corruptions. In the municipal level the reforms had a system of home rule, by improving society which community services, utilities, public health program, workplace conditions, and tenement rules. On state level reforms involved mayors,…

first of many erroneous mistakes made by Wilson in his attempts to have the Treaty of Versailles ratified by Congress. Desperate for retention of a Democratic majority in legislation in preparation for the Paris Peace Conference, Wilson went against the popular notion that “politics stops at the water’s edge” in 1918 when he called out the Republican party in speech in an effort to win votes for the Democratic party in the upcoming midterm election. Wilson distastefully blamed the Republicans in…

differences caused it. From the onset of the war, President Wilson declared the United States neutral. This declaration was made to 63rd Congress on August 19, 1914. Wilson stated, “The effect of the war upon the United States will depend upon what American citizens say and do. Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned.” Wilson expressed an understanding that many…

in any weather for over a year.4 Their banners called the President on his pass comments holding him accountable to his own words. These banners were exactly replicated for the movie; it was even shown that they were out there in all the seasons. Wilson did not realize that they were so committed and serious about their cause, he believed that they would get cold and go home. But that was not the case these women wanted to bring to the attention of the president and their fellow citizens that…

In this way, Wilson was successful in establishing a League of Nations, however, he was not successful in convincing his own country to join or in having the organization have a sufficient amount of power to be considered a strongly influential force internationally. <br> <br>Although Wilson wished to create a mild peace with Germany, the Treaty of Versailles twisted his points into forms of punishment and revenge against Germany. Wilson wished to have all places go through…