Read the passage from President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech.What we demand in this war . . . is that the world be made fit and safe to live in; and particularly that it be made safe for every peace-loving nation which, like our own, wishes to live its own life, determine its own institutions, be assured of justice and fair dealing by the other peoples of the world as against force and selfish aggression.
Answer
A
the belief that nations could prevent future conflicts through self-determination
B
the right of every country to use self-determination to govern itself
C
the desire to dismantle countries that threaten the right of self-determination
D
the right of every country to use self-determination to boost its economy
Explanation
Wilson says each peace-loving nation should be able to “live its own life” and “determine its own institutions.” This expresses the right of countries to govern themselves through self-determination. The passage does not specifically say that self-determination would prevent all future conflicts, dismantle threatening countries, or boost economies.
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