14 Points

The 14 Points were a set of principles articulated by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in 1918, aimed at promoting peace after World War I. Key concepts included self-determination for nations, open diplomacy instead of secret treaties, free trade, disarmament, and the establishment of the League of Nations to encourage international cooperation. These points sought to address the causes of the war and prevent future conflicts, emphasizing fairness and the rights of people to govern themselves. Though influential, not all the points were fully adopted in the later Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war.