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In what ways did the new German submarine warfare violate principles of neutrality and affect the freedom of nations?
In what ways did the new German submarine warfare violate principles of neutrality and affect the freedom of nations?
The new German submarine warfare violated principles of neutrality by ruthlessly sinking vessels of friendly neutrals along with those of belligerents, without warning or discrimination. This affected the freedom of nations by posing a threat to the peace and freedom of the world.
What was President Wilson's stance on the purpose of the United States' involvement in the conflict, and what did he emphasize as the ultimate goal?
What was President Wilson's stance on the purpose of the United States' involvement in the conflict, and what did he emphasize as the ultimate goal?
President Wilson emphasized that the United States had no selfish ends to serve and desired no conquest or dominion. The ultimate goal was to make the world safe for democracy and to champion the rights of mankind.
What was the primary concern regarding the existence of autocratic governments, and how did it relate to the peace and freedom of nations?
What was the primary concern regarding the existence of autocratic governments, and how did it relate to the peace and freedom of nations?
The primary concern was that autocratic governments, backed by organized force controlled wholly by their will, posed a menace to the peace and freedom of nations. The existence of such governments threatened the security of the rights of mankind and the freedom of nations.