WOODROW WILSON

Wilson took America into World War I

America was victorious and became one of the leading powers

Taught at Wesleyan University in Connecticut

Coached a successful football team there

While teaching at Princeton, Wilson gained his reputation as a scholar and was one of the most popular professors

Governor of New Jersey Pushed statewide

reforms Primary election law,

employers’ liability act, school reform, and a law regulating public utilities

A month into presidency he appeared before congress to explain political goals

His proposals passed easily through congress

Fourteen Point Dream

Postwar world Eliminate causes if war-

such as secret diplomacy, violation of sea rights and arms build up

Wilson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and spent retirement quietly.

He never recovered from his stroke and died in his sleep.