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Document 1 Selected points from Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points (Jan.,1918) 1) Open covenants of peace, openly arrived at, after which there shall be no private international understandings of any kind but diplomacy shall proceed always frankly and in the public view 3) The removal, so far possible, of all economic barriers __ 6) The evacuation of all Russian territory and such a settlement of all questions affecting Russia as will secure the best and freest cooperation of the other nations of the world in obtaining for her an unhampered and unembarrassed opportunity for the independent determination of her own political development and national policy and assure her of a sincere welcome into the society of free nations under institutions of her own choosing; and more than a welcome assistance also of every kind that she may need and may herself desire. 1) How did President Wilson hope to support Russia? 2)Do you think Wilson's ideas would help preserve the peace and make Europe a better place?
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1) President Wilson hoped to support Russia by advocating for the evacuation of all Russian territory and facilitating a settlement that would allow Russia to independently determine its political development and national policy. He also expressed a commitment to providing assistance of every kind that Russia might need and desire.2) Wilson's ideas aimed at open diplomacy, economic cooperation, and supporting the self-determination of nations, including Russia. While his intentions were to promote peace and cooperation, the effectiveness of these ideas in preserving peace and improving Europe depended on the willingness of other nations to adhere to these principles. The success of Wilson's vision was ultimately limited, as the geopolitical landscape and conflicting interests contributed to the challenges in implementing his ideals fully.