Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson comes to the conference as the representative of a confident 
America skeptical of its new role on the international stage.  This is the 
country least touched by the horrors of the Great War.  Wilson, in his 14 
points for peace, already commits the country to a moderate stance.  Wilson 
believes the world can be made safe for democracy at this conference, but he 
does not know if he has the full support of the public at home.

Will you try to be the voice of reason and find the balance between the 
positions of France and Germany?  Will you run the risk of over-committing 
America to obligations the public will disagree with?  How strong do you 
think the League of Nations should be and what role will it have in 
international affairs if all the great powers do not agree to join?

Use these web resources to help you determine your policy.

Internet Links

Wilson�s 14 points for peace.
http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/fourteenpoints.htm

US public attitude towards the treaty.
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/greatwar/g5/cs1/g5cs1s5.htm

Newspaper coverage of the opposition to the treaty.  Remember, the Senate 
does not vote to ratify the treaty.
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/greatwar/g5/cs2/g5cs2s2.htm

Kellog Briand pact - a postwar agreement outlawing war.
http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/Treaty_Providing_for_the_Renunciation_of_War_as_an_Instrument_of_National_Policy

Textbook...Notes...Etc.

Keep in mind that the goal is to have access to multiple sources.  This does 
not mean that your textbook and class notes or not of value.  Please use 
them to gain a general understanding of the era.