Woodrow Wilson

philosophy named Progressivism began to spread through the minds of the American People. The two Progressive Presidents of the time were Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Even though the two presidents shared a progressive mindset, they differed in their foreign policy intentions. Roosevelt was known as an imperialist president while Wilson believed to push for democracy and popular sovereignty to foreign nations. Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy’s was summed up under one motto, “speak…

the league of Nations, self-determination and the mandate system. In today's discussion I will be talking about Wilson's 14 points, that was proposed after the war. Wilson's 14 points were 14 goals of the United States, proposed by President Woodrow Wilson in the peace negotiations after World War I. These principles were outlined in a speech in 1918 to Congress. The 14 points consisted of recommendations like; open covenants or peace, absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas in peace and…

In the midst of war, at a time when there was little to no peace in the world the United States’ leader President Woodrow Wilson gave a speech. This speech set up the peace treaty that would later end the war and inspire the idea for the United Nations. The “14 Points” Speech by Wilson stated the change that need occur in the world for a better and more prosperous future. These 14 points described and provided the solution to happier nations and better relations as a whole around the World. This…

important supplier to most of the Allies. The final straw that made Woodrow Wilson ask Congress to declare war against Germany was when American ships were being targeted by unrestricted warfare, or U-boats, introduced into the war by the Germans. A couple of days later America joined World War I on the side of the Allies. America's primary purpose for participation in the war was as Wilson stated, to “make the world safe for democracy”. Wilson wanted all the nations to just live in peace. He…

A time came where change occured, which we know by the progressive era. This era was known for the age of reform. There were three progressive presidents during this era: Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. These presidents sought to develop the country’s economic, political, and social ways of life. During the progressive era, the three presidents tried their best to transform, what they thought was needed. The presidents were known for reforming what would help the…

Teacher Burnout Mr. Michael Baker, a new teacher at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, is faced with the conflicting decision of whether or not it is his place to “blow the whistle” on his co-teacher, mentor, and friend, Mr. Frank Thompson, who has failed to fulfill his teacher obligation of properly educating his history class. This situation can be damaging because although Mr. Thompson’s class is well-known for receiving the highest grades statewide, his students are not actually being…

War Viewed By Wilson and Deb War can be viewed differently by so many people. War can mean a whole lot of things too many different people. In this case we will be looking for the different views between Woodrow Wilson and Eugene debs. Will they disagree or will they have the same views about wars? Eugene Deb was born in 1855 and died 1926. He was a labor organizer and socialist leader. Debs grew up in Indiana, in 1875 he was elected secretary of the Terre Haute lodge of the Brotherhood of…

World War I was mainly fought in Europe. After countless attacks, the war ended on November 11, 1918. When World War I began, the United States was still on the neutral side. After a few years, the country finally had to enter the war. President Woodrow Wilson was the one who suggested that America should be neutral in the war. However, after many conflicts occurring with Germany, in the most part, there was no choice…

In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson spoke in front of Congress explaining his reasoning for being in favor of suffrage. Wilson urged that suffrage should be viewed as a war necessity. Wilson said, “…this measure which I urge upon you is vital to the winning of the war and to the energies alike of preparation and of battle” (“Wilson Makes Suffrage Appeal, But Senate Waits.”). Since, women were so helpful with the war, it was…

great nation. In April of 1917 when Woodrow Wilson declared war it was not because he felt like it, it happened because our nation was called into action. Wilsons War Message and W.W Norton America and The great War: Document Overview Gives readers the insights on what was going on behind the message, however they also come presented differently with when each document was presented and the contents in the document. In Wilsons War Message Woodrow Wilson delivers an impactful speech to…