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US in WW1: The Fourteen Points - Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the key events related to President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points during WWI, focusing on their development and impact through a timeline activity.

Topics covered:

#Explain the purpose and key ideas of Wilson's Fourteen Points
#Standard
#World War I
#Compare different events in the timeline related to the Fourteen Points
#Timeline & Chronology
#Fourteen Points
#Analyze the significance of these events in the context of WWI
#US in WW1
#History

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US in WW1: The Fourteen Points - Timeline & Chronology

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Timeline of the Fourteen Points and Key Events in WWI

The Fourteen Points were a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I. President Woodrow Wilson presented these points in January 1918. They aimed to prevent future wars and promote national self-determination. The following timeline highlights key events related to the Fourteen Points and their impact during WWI.

Source A: Excerpt from Wilson's Speech, January 1918

'My object is to vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the world, and to make the world safe for democracy.' Provenance: Speech delivered by President Wilson to Congress.

1.
Outline the main purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the timing of Wilson's speech with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Why was this timing important? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the Fourteen Points aimed to address causes of WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Fourteen Points in shaping post-war peace. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Identify two key ideas from the Fourteen Points that were included in the Treaty of Versailles. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
6.
Explain why the United States did not join the League of Nations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare Wilson’s idealistic approach with the European Allies’ more punitive approach during peace negotiations. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Write a brief summary of the importance of the Fourteen Points in WWI and its aftermath. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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