Fourteen Points

Definition

The Fourteen Points were a proposal made by President Woodrow Wilson in 1918 outlining his vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent such devastating conflict from happening again.

Related terms

Self-determination: One of the key points in Wilson's proposal, advocating for nations' rights to choose their own path.

League of Nations: Another major point from the proposal, aiming at creating an international body for maintaining peace.

Treaty of Versailles: While it incorporated some elements from the Fourteen Points, many were left out causing dissatisfaction among several nations and setting stage for WWII.