The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations: League of Nations Basics

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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations: League of Nations Basics

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Learners examine Woodrow Wilson's ideas for peace and the League of Nations. They examine how he garnered supported of it by looking at images and discussing their context.

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