US President Woodrow Wilson, saw the main World War One allies, France and England to be "democratic" nations, even if there were some flaws in how their governments operated. Clearly, not all of the allies had the democratic freedoms of the US. With that said, the main enemy, Germany, was a monarchy run by the Kaiser. There were few democratic features in Germany's government, and with other nations allied with Germany. With that said, it was easy for Wilson to connect the dots and see the war as one where democratic nations were in conflict with non-democratic ones.As an aside, the US has never fought a war against a democratic nation.
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President Woodrow Wilson agreed to the punishment of Germany primarily due to the desire to hold the nation accountable for its role in World War I and to ensure a lasting peace. He recognized the need for reparations to address the extensive damage caused by the war and to prevent future conflicts. Additionally, Wilson aimed to promote his vision of a new world order based on democracy and collective security, which he believed required a firm stance against aggressor nations. However, he also advocated for a more lenient approach compared to some Allied leaders, emphasizing reconciliation over harsh retribution.
He said it was a war to make the world safe for democracy
Woodrow Wilson's opinion about entering World War I shifted primarily due to Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, which threatened American lives and commerce. The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 and subsequent attacks on American ships heightened public outcry and pushed Wilson to reconsider his stance on neutrality. Additionally, the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram, which revealed Germany's proposal to Mexico for a military alliance against the U.S., further galvanized support for entering the war. Ultimately, these factors compelled Wilson to advocate for U.S. involvement in the conflict in 1917.
The 14 points of the Versailles Treaty were NOT President Wilson's 14 points they were created by many countries, mainly France, to punish Germany. Wilson's agenda was the League of Nations.
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