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Woodrow Wilson and Poland’s Independence

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Abstract

Being an idealist, President Woodrow Wilson favored the principle of self-determination. The President, at heart, supported Polish independence. Yet Wilson also was a practical politician. Many other ethnic groups in America expected their native lands to be recognized as sovereign nations. If one nation received recognition, then others would demand the same, or would be bitter towards the President. Therefore Wilson promoted self-determination and the independence of Poland, but he would not grant official recognition in order to preserve the unity of the nation during World War I.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Poland as an Independent Nation - page 1
A Game of Empty Promises - page 2
Wilson’s “America’s Creed” - page 3
The Election of 1916 - page 4
Peace with an Independent Poland? - page 5
Germany and an Independent Poland - page 6
British Opinion Regarding Poland - page 7
Determined to Seek Self-Determination for All - page 8
The Polish Legion - page 9
Tiptoeing Towards an Independent Poland - page 10
Independence without Democracy - page 11
The Fourteen Points - page 12
A Separate Peace with Austria-Hungary? - page 13
The Allies Jump on the Bandwagon but Wilson Abandons It - page 14
Sticking with Unity within the States - page 15
Conclusion
Endnotes
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