Wilson and His 14 Points

President Wilson proposed 14 points that would help stop the outbreak of future wars. Four of these points were self-determination, free trade, end to secret treaties, and a League of Nations. Self-determination is great because it allows for people to pick what type of government they want to live under. Today, people pick the leaders they want in office and they have a say in the government in most areas throughout the world. There is also free trade throughout the world but there isn't really much of secret treaties which so far three of Wilson's points have remained. The League of Nations which was Wilson's last point was also the biggest flop. The League of Nations fell apart right before the start of World War II simply because it didn't have the strength in numbers to be a global peace keeping organization. The most effective of these 4 points in trying to prevent war would have to be self-determination. People have a say in their government so they are alot less likely to try and revolt against it and start chaos throughout the world.