LAD #31

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points were part of a statement he gave at the conclusion of the Great War. He advocated for a lenient agreement, as he believed that peace would be the most effective path. In the points, he includes the end of secret trades/diplomacy, equal trade, a reduction of arms and military, an evacuation of Russia and France, and the formation of the League of Nations. His terms were not accepted by all, however, as the allies of the U.S did not think the restrictions placed upon the Germans were not nearly strict enough. Wilson did what he considered to be sufficient and the best path to peace, but the Allies would not accept it. Eventually, he compromised to keep the Allies content.

LAD #30

Charles Schenck was an American man who made attempts to convince others to avoid enlisting for the Great War, in violation of the Espionage Act, and was arrested in 1917. He argued that the 1st Amendment (the right to petition) protected him. However, Justice Holmes ruled him guilty because Schenck's actions during wartime were a "clear and present danger" to America. Therefore, the conviction was upheld.