Description
Students will read and analyze Wilson's 14 Points from World War 1 (WW1) by answering 18 questions and completing 4 tasks from the point of view of Senators from different states in 1914 (including ranking the 14 Points). They will also analyze the overall message and point of view of 11 political cartoons for the 14 Points and the League of Nations. The answers are included where appropriate.
Sample questions include:
--What is the goal of item I? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
--Describe what kind of "economic barrier" could be referred to in item III.
--Explain the value to Serbia in having "free and secure access to the sea."
--Does item IX need more information in it, why or why not?
--What is Wilson referring to in item XIV and what purpose would it serve?
--If you could go back and give Wilson 2 pieces of advice as he puts together these points and presents them, what would you say to him and why?
--Overall, would you consider this document a success or a failure and why?