Discussion Post
• Why, according to President Wilson, was it necessary for the United States to declare war on Germany and enter World War One? Be specific.
• What did the President say he hoped to achieve by entering the war and defeating Germany? What was uniquely American about his vision for the post-war world?
• In what ways might Wilson's crusade for "the principles of peace and justice" have seemed to some like hypocrisy in light of political and social realities in the United States? Explain.
• To what extent did Wilson's war make the world, or the United States, "safe for democracy" going forward in the 1920s and 1930s?
• Do think American attitudes toward intervening in overseas conflicts have changed significantly in the century since the end of WW I? Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.