HIS 170B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Zimmermann Telegram, Wilsonianism, Espionage Act Of 1917
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Everyone knew he was a christian idealist. Wilson school of international public policy, and princeton students want to change the name because of his racist policies and disregard for race relations. Wilson wanted to enhance the role of the president and bring congress down a few notches. During the early 20th century, presidential power was at its lowest. 1910 -- ran for governor of nj with a strong progressive platform. Theodore roosevelt runs for president against wilson under the bull. Wilson ran as democrat and won presidency with 42% of the vote. Turns to his closest political advisors and says i owe you nothing. I owe my election to providence (god) and providence alone. No clear mandate, no foreign policy experience, but he does have clear ideas about what he wants to do to make democracy work. Started giving sou address in person to use his charisma and power to persuade the people.
