Blog #1

Q: In expressing his desires going into the negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, President Woodrow Wilson commented that the Allies should seek “Peace without victory” (discussed in the Chapter 30 Introduction, page 696, from last week’s homework). What do you think Wilson meant by “Peace without victory” and was this desire too idealistic?

A: When Woodrow Wilson discussed "peace without victory" I think that he was referring to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the U.S. was going to be neutral in foreign affairs. However, I believe that while it was a good concept, it was much too idealistic. During this period of time, the Germans were gaining power and had great national pride. Therefore, while it would be a good idea for the world, with the circumstances going on around the U.S. it was too idealistic.