LAD #31: Wilson’s 14 Points

At the finish of The Great War, President Woodrow Wilson created his fourteen points in order to create peace at Versailles. His plans were lenient because he knew that forgiveness and charity towards all would be the most effective strategy. Sadly, the other Ally forces thought his solution was not harsh enough to tame the vengeful Germany. Wilson’s fourteen points included the removal of economic barriers, equal trade, no private diplomacy, a reduction of arms and military, future colonies would be able to determine their own sovereignty, lastly the League of Nations would be formed. Despite all of the restrictions, the Allies still demanded more. In the end, Wilson made several compromises in order to include the ones who wanted to be in the treaty.