Question

why did president wilson’s fourteen points call for freedom of the seas and the reduction of armaments? (1 point)
○ wilson wanted to reduce the amount of violence caused by deadly weapons and unrestricted submarine warfare.
○ wilson believed that free trade and an end to secret treaties were crucial for peace.
○ wilson hoped the treaty of versailles would allow for extensive american intervention in foreign disputes
○ wilson worried that russia would disrupt the league of nations’ significance and international authority

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Wilson's Fourteen Points aimed to reduce the violence and destruction caused by unrestricted submarine warfare and deadly weapons (armaments) in WWI, so this aligns with the goal of the freedom of the seas (to stop unrestricted submarine warfare) and reducing armaments (to lessen deadly warfare).
• Option 2: The focus of freedom of the seas and armament reduction isn't about secret treaties or free trade directly.
• Option 3: The Treaty of Versailles and American intervention aren't related to the specific call for freedom of the seas and armament reduction.
• Option 4: Wilson's worry about Russia disrupting the League of Nations is unrelated to this specific part of the Fourteen Points.

Answer:

A. Wilson wanted to reduce the amount of violence caused by deadly weapons and unrestricted submarine warfare.