Question

Read the passage from President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech.

What we demand in this war . . . is that the world be made fit and safe to live in; and particularly that it be made safe for every peace-loving nation which, like our own, wishes to live its own life, determine its own institutions, be assured of justice and fair dealing by the other peoples of the world as against force and selfish aggression.

Which of Wilson’s ideological beliefs does this passage describe?

A/ the belief that nations could prevent future conflicts through self-determination
B/ the right of every country to use self-determination to govern itself
C/ the desire to dismantle countries that threaten the right of self-determination
D/ the right of every country to use self-determination to boost its economy

Answer 1

the answer is B) the right of every country to use self-determination to govern itself

Answer 2

A/ the belief that nations could prevent future conflicts through self- determination is your answer.

Note:

nations could prevent future conflicts: "...and particularly that it be made safe for every peace-loving nation... wishes to live its own life, determine its own institutions, be assured of justice and fair dealing by the other peoples of the world as against force and selfish aggression." (emphasizes added)

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