Woodrow Wilson
Definition
The 28th president of the United States who served from 1913 to 1921. He led America through World War I and proposed his Fourteen Points plan as a basis for peace negotiations after the war.
Analogy
Woodrow Wilson can be compared to a wise professor who delivers an inspiring lecture, guiding his students towards achieving academic success.
Related terms
Progressive Era: A period in American history characterized by social reforms aimed at addressing issues such as corruption, inequality, and labor rights. Woodrow Wilson played a key role in this reform movement during his presidency.
Self-Determination: The principle advocated by Woodrow Wilson wherein people have the right to determine their own political status or form of government without external influence or interference.
Federal Reserve Act: Legislation signed into law by Woodrow Wilson in 1913 which established the central banking system in the United States known as the Federal Reserve.
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How might the aftermaths of World War I be different if Woodrow Wilson hadn’t proposed his Fourteen Points plan and League Of Nations idea?
Which consideration primarily guided Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
How did the principle of self-determination, as proposed by Woodrow Wilson in his Fourteen Points, influence nationalist movements during the interwar period?
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