Wilson's 14 Points

In this cartoon, we see Uncle Sam representing the U.S. with his hands tied behind his back and the ropes being pulled on by different countries. the ropes are labeled the League of Nations because it was Wilson's idea and this is trying to show how all the pressure and stress was on the U.S., and, because of this, they never actually joined it.

1. This point was made to insure that no countries had secret alliances and so it would ensure that peace was made public for everyone's benefit

2. This point prevented unwarranted blockades and therefore kept peace on the high seas.

3. This point provided free trade for every country that agreed to peace and so no country could place trade embargoes for no reason.

4. Now this point tried to help peace by ensuring that no country raised a massive army that they could use against anyone else. This obviously didn't work (Germany)

5. This gave colonies a portion of the money that the ruling government made, as well as a say in the government to ensure that no revolts broke out.

6. Wilson was just being nice on this one and wanted to make Russia feel accepted and welcomed into the league. He also wanted to make sure they didnt attack anyone by offering assistance. 

7. This point was the ensure that there wasnt a mad rush to occupy Belgium and make sure its population got their country back to the way it was.

8. Wilson wanted to make France happy by giving them all their lost land back and the invaded troops kicked out. Keep the Peace!!!

9. He tried to keep Italy from invading anyone to gain land so he said they should get ethnic lands they deserve.  

10. This point left Austria-Hungary off limits to would-be attacks from countries seeking revenge thus making it peaceful.

11. This made all military forces to evacuate occupied countries to ensure that they didnt revolt against the troops and cause a conflict. Kind of a preemptive point.

12. This made sure that no ethnic uprisings would cause a conflict in the Ottoman Empire and that they would be disputes over free passage in the Mediterranean.

13. This point made the Polish people free from persecution finally and gave them a chance to build their own nation.

14. This point gave countries a place to argue their discrepancies with one another and thereby removing wars from the equation  hopefully