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The Significance and Factors of the Fourteen Points in US WW1 Policy

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors influencing the US approach to WW1 through the lens of President Wilson's Fourteen Points, focusing on their significance and the different factors involved.

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#Analyse the significance of the Fourteen Points
#Significance & Factors
#Standard
#World War I
#Fourteen Points
#Compare different factors and justify their importance
#US in WW1
#History
#Identify and categorize factors influencing US policy during WW1

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The Significance and Factors of the Fourteen Points in US WW1 Policy

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Understanding the Fourteen Points

Source A: President Wilson's Speech, 1918

'The principles I have outlined aim to establish a just and lasting peace. They include open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, and self-determination for nations.'

Provenance: Speech delivered by President Woodrow Wilson to Congress, January 1918.

1.
Explain the main aims of Wilson's Fourteen Points as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the goals of Wilson's Fourteen Points with traditional peace treaties. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the political factors that influenced US support for Wilson’s Fourteen Points. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the social factors that contributed to the US adopting Wilson’s Fourteen Points. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

Factors Influencing US Support for the Fourteen Points

Source B: Economic Interests

'The US sought to expand trade and secure markets after the war, aligning with Wilson’s call for open diplomacy and free navigation.'

Provenance: Economic analysis published in 1919.

1.
Categorize the factor from Source B as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. Explain your choice. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in US support for Wilson’s ideals: Political or Economic? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline how religious beliefs may have influenced US attitudes towards Wilson’s Fourteen Points. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Ranking and Justifying Factors

Source C: Analysis by Historian

'The most significant factor in US support was Wilson’s political leadership, which united Americans behind the peace process.'

Provenance: Historical analysis published in 1925.

1.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in influencing US support for Wilson’s Fourteen Points: Political leadership, Economic interests, Social support, Religious beliefs. Justify your ranking with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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