Question

based on your knowledge of provision ii of wilson’s “fourteen points,” complete the following sentence.
“given the german submarine attacks that helped draw the united states into the war, it is not surprising that the ‘fourteen points’ emphasized the need for ________.”
a. breaking of powerful empires.
b. creation of an international court.
c. heavy payment for war damages.
d. safety for all ships on the open seas.

Explanation:

Wilson's "Fourteen Points" were influenced by events like German submarine attacks (unrestricted submarine warfare) that brought the US into WWI. The attacks targeted ships, so the Fourteen Points emphasized freedom of the seas, which relates to safety for ships on open seas. Option A is about breaking empires (not related to submarine attacks). Option B (international court) is about dispute resolution, not maritime safety. Option C (war damages payment) is about reparations, not related to submarine - related maritime issues. So the correct option is D.

Answer:

D. safety for all ships on the open seas