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The Kellogd Briand Peace Pact, also known as the Paris Act, was notable for attempting to make it so nations could not start a war for any reason other than self defense. It was created and named after Frank B. Kellogg, the American secretary of state, and Aristide Briand, the French Foreign Minister of Affairs. Originally signed by 15 nations, notable of which include America, Japan , Great Britain. and others, this list of signatories quickly ballooned to include more than 40 more countries. If this dream of foreign affairs was realized, it would mean the end of global warfare. Unfortunately this dream was shattered in 1931 during the Mukden Incident. During this incident, Japan decided to imperialize to help reduce the economic slump of the Great Depression. Because of vague definitions of "Self Defense" and a lack of initiative from other countries to enforce this pact, the pact failed. KB Peace Pact:   Iran Nuclear Deal The KB Peace Pact after the Paris Peace Treaty

Woodrow Wilson was very progressive. As such, when he saw the fighting in Europe, he felt motivated to ensure peace. The Fourteen Points of Peace are an extremely idealized vision for creating global peace. A lot of these points were utilized within the Treaty of Versailles. He envisioned a future after the War which was lenient towards the Germans and Austrians. He also called for open treaties, open seas, self governance for colonies,  help for Russia, development of Austria-Hungary, evacuation of Rumania, Serbia, and Montenegro,  free trade, free passage for all Turks in the Dardanelles, Belgian sovereignty, justice for France as it had been mistreated in Alsace-Lorraine, fixing Italian borders, creation of a Polish nation, and the creation of a League of Nations. The last point, calling for the League of Nations, was designed to ensure that the Great War was the last big war. By having a unifying body among countries, Wilson believed conflicts could be diffused with

During World War 1, Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer were responsible for the distribution of circulars, or leaflets against the military draft. The circulars called out the Conscription Act, and argued that it was in violation of the 13th Amendment. The Courts charged Schenck for violating the Espionage Act of 1917, but Schenck argued that the 1st amendment protected him. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes made the claim that during wartime, courts had to listen to the Government's rules.  The expanded powers granted to the government during WW1 which was arguably abused reminded me of how Trump threatens to declare a state of emergency to bypass Congress and build the wall.