Analysis of the Fourteen Points in US WWI Diplomacy

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focused on the US President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points speech during WWI, encouraging students to examine the content, provenance, and usefulness of the primary source.

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Analysis of the Fourteen Points in US WWI Diplomacy

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Source Analysis of Wilson's Fourteen Points

Source A: Wilson's Speech to Congress on the Fourteen Points

"I propose that the world be made safe for democracy. The principles I have outlined will ensure a just and lasting peace. These points include open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, removal of economic barriers, reduction of armaments, and self-determination for nations.

My aim is to create a new world order based on fairness and justice, where disputes are resolved through dialogue rather than war. I believe these principles will prevent future conflicts and promote international cooperation. The United States must lead this effort to establish peace." Provenance: Woodrow Wilson, 1918, presidential speech to Congress.

1.
Describe the main ideas presented in Wilson's Fourteen Points. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the content of Source A with what you know about US aims after entering WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and evaluate how this affects its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how useful Source A is for understanding US intentions after WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of Wilson's Fourteen Points on the peace process after WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare Wilson’s vision in Source A with the Treaty of Versailles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Describe the limitations of Source A as a primary source for understanding the US attitudes towards peace after WWI. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Summarize the importance of Wilson’s Fourteen Points for US foreign policy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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