Woodrow Wilson Accomplishments
Woodrow wilson, the 28th president of the United States of America. He did a lot of great things in his term so let's take a look at what he did throughout his life. Woodrow Wilson was under the party of Democrat, and was favored by many to be a great president.Wilson also served as president during World War 1. Wilson stated he wanted to make the world “safe for democracy” (Whitehouse.gov), meaning he wanted to make sure no place was being ruled by a tyrant or any kind of related government. The items that will be stated in this essay about Woodrow Wilson are: Early life, Presidency, and After presidency. The first topic is Woodrow Wilson's early life. Woodrow Wilson was born in New Jersey in 1856, and was born in Virginia. Wilson lived to see the Civil war and his Father served in it. Wilson went to Princeton University, which at the time was the college of New Jersey. After Wilson attended Princeton, he went onto Law School in Virginia. Wilson then became a Professor at Princeton, he taught Political Science. In 1901, Wilson became the president of Princeton. After being persuaded by many people, he decided to run for Governor of New Jersey, which spurred his political career. Woodrow Wilson's presidency started in 1913, and he server for two terms (8 years). Wilson did many things in his presidency and they will be addressed in this section. Once in office, Wilson helped make three new acts, they were: Underwood-Simmons Act,
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Federal Reserve, and Federal Trade Commission. After one year into his presidency, The Great War or World War One started. Wilson did not want to get involved in the war and decided to stay out of it. Wilson was re-elected into office and started his second term. After many american ships were being blown up by German U-Boats (An early submarine). On April the Second, 1917 Woodrow Wilson proposed to congress that America should fight against the Germans, Central Powers. Congress accepted the proposal and America joined the fight in WW1. The war came to an end in 1918 and Germany signed a truce with America. The Paris Peace Conference was held, and The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and other Allied forces. Congress did not agree with the treaty and it was never signed. But the war was not the only thing that happen, two amendments were ratified and put into practice. The two amendments were the 18th and 19th. The 18th amendment halted the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol. The other amendment ratified was the 19th, this amendment gave women the right to vote in elections, and as wilson states “a return to normalcy” (History.com). But something was not right, most communities were segregated (Whites and blacks). This was mostly due to the Governments looking at communities. Woodrow Wilson was considered to be a racist man, considering he kicked out many people Black people that were in government. This did not come well with the black community and they rallied and tried to stop this issue. The last topic I will adress is what Woodrow Wilson did after his presidency.
Wilson served for two terms or eight years. After he left the white house, him and and another man created a law firm in Washington DC. Wilson also lived in Washington D.C. so it was easy to get to his law firm. After his presidency, Wilson had very poor health which did not help him in the law firm. Wilson died in 1924, and he was the only president to be buried in the capital. Many people mourned his death, and everyone will remember what he did in
office. To conclude, Woodrow Wilson served for two terms and did many thing in that time period.Wilson helped end World War 1, and approved two new amendments. Woodrow Wilson might have been racist but that will not take away from what he achieved for the greater good. Wilson also helped ratify three new acts, that are still used today like the federal reserve. Wilson’s legacy and achievements will always remember even if they were not the best ones. Woodrow Wilson will always be remembered as an influential and revolutionary president of the United States of America.
Federal Reserve, and Federal Trade Commission. After one year into his presidency, The Great War or World War One started. Wilson did not want to get involved in the war and decided to stay out of it. Wilson was re-elected into office and started his second term. After many american ships were being blown up by German U-Boats (An early submarine). On April the Second, 1917 Woodrow Wilson proposed to congress that America should fight against the Germans, Central Powers. Congress accepted the proposal and America joined the fight in WW1. The war came to an end in 1918 and Germany signed a truce with America. The Paris Peace Conference was held, and The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and other Allied forces. Congress did not agree with the treaty and it was never signed. But the war was not the only thing that happen, two amendments were ratified and put into practice. The two amendments were the 18th and 19th. The 18th amendment halted the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol. The other amendment ratified was the 19th, this amendment gave women the right to vote in elections, and as wilson states “a return to normalcy” (History.com). But something was not right, most communities were segregated (Whites and blacks). This was mostly due to the Governments looking at communities. Woodrow Wilson was considered to be a racist man, considering he kicked out many people Black people that were in government. This did not come well with the black community and they rallied and tried to stop this issue. The last topic I will adress is what Woodrow Wilson did after his presidency.
Wilson served for two terms or eight years. After he left the white house, him and and another man created a law firm in Washington DC. Wilson also lived in Washington D.C. so it was easy to get to his law firm. After his presidency, Wilson had very poor health which did not help him in the law firm. Wilson died in 1924, and he was the only president to be buried in the capital. Many people mourned his death, and everyone will remember what he did in
office. To conclude, Woodrow Wilson served for two terms and did many thing in that time period.Wilson helped end World War 1, and approved two new amendments. Woodrow Wilson might have been racist but that will not take away from what he achieved for the greater good. Wilson also helped ratify three new acts, that are still used today like the federal reserve. Wilson’s legacy and achievements will always remember even if they were not the best ones. Woodrow Wilson will always be remembered as an influential and revolutionary president of the United States of America.