Wilson's 14 Points

Cartoon Interpretation: I believe the cartoon is trying to portray how Engalnd, Japan, European powers, and other foreign powers are fighting over the USA's power as an ally. The ties holding down the USA also represent the League of Nations created by President Wilson, but the USA never actually joined the League of Nations.

1. This would help because international business would not be behind closed doors and America would be able to be at peace with the rest of the world.

2. People will be able to freely travel mostly wherever they want on means of water and not be faulted.

3. If economic barriers are destroyed, then not one country would be in poverty while another has surplus. Everyone would have equal trading rights and be in the same national low poverty rate.

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5. Countries will be able to peacefully determine what countries rule over what colonies.

6. Russia will stay out of disputes until they are ready on their part to aid. They will also most likely aid the USA when they need the help with the help they given Russia previously.

7. All foreign powers will leave Belgium and let Beligium restore itself and create a better government for itself. This will help America by creating a stronger ally.

8. All foriegn powers will leave France and restore FRench land that has been invaded, such as Alsace-Lorraine, to help create a better/strong/united ally for america.

9. Italian borders will be clearly defined.

10. Citizens of Austria-Hungary will be treated more fairly.

11. All foreign powers will leave Romania, Serbia and Montenegro. Serbia can freely travel the sea.

12. Turkish people of Ottomon Empire will be given safe governing. Peoples under Turkish rule with be given security of life and autonomous development. The Dardanelles will be open for free travel and trade.

13. a polish state should be created and have a free and safe route to the sea.

14. A league of nations shuold be created to regulate rules and agreements between foreign countries.