Question

Explain why you think the author claims that the “Fourteen Points still stand as the most powerful expression of the idealist strain in United States diplomacy.” Also, describe why the author believes that this document represents idealism.

Answer 1

1. Explain why the Fourteen Points still stand as the most powerful expression of idealism strain in the United States.

-Wilson's Fourteen Points is still the most powerful expression of idealism because it aims the ultimate idealistic goal for every Nation, and that is to "vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the world". It expresses the actualization of peace and justice which is a very far along process. And that being the number one vision stated in the Fourteen Points, it still speaks strongly even in modern times how the government undergo changes, political strifes and war in an ultimate goal of achieving true peace and justice not just a new balance of power.

2. Why this document expresses idealism

-The Fourteen Points is an visualizes a perfect vision. It was written as a speech in pursuit of true peace and justice. It is idealistic because the statements expressed in the document is still in the process or has yet to be achieved.

Answer 2

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According to the author, Wilson's main motivation in creating the Fourteen Points was a vision for world peace. The author considers the Fourteen Points idealistic because they were based on the principles of peace and justice, rather than immediate gains for the United States or its allies. The Fourteen Points included many proposals meant to make peace terms fair to all countries, strong or weak: free trade, arms reductions, openness in international agreements, and colonial independence.

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