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Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson

By Kassiah Hinman.

2020/9/27

US Government College Prep.

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The Early Life Of Woodrow Wilson

Early Life

Woodrow Wilson (full name Thomas Woodrow Wilson), was born to Joseph and Janet Wilson in late December in Virginia. Joseph was a deeply religious man and Janet a doting wife and mother. In his childhood Wilson witnessed first-hand the devastation of the civil war, and the abhorrence of slavery by means of his fathers affiliation with the church. At the age of 16 Wilson began his extensive academic career by enrolling in Davidson College, North Carolina. Shortly after dropping out of Davidson he then enrolled in the College of New Jersey where he would graduate. From there he enrolled in Johns Hopkins University and graduated with a PhD in history and political science. Wilson Published many essays as well as his PhD dissertation “ Congressional Government: A Study in American Politics” (Ambar, 2019). In 1902 Wilson became the president of Princeton University and enacted many positive changes to the institution, such as: redesigning the curriculum, lecture methods and departments operations. After his time at Princeton, Wilson became the governor of New Jersey wherein he stated himself to be non-partisan. Within his time as governor Wilson passed the workers compensation law and the corrupt practices act, among others. His accomplishments made within his time as governor caught the attention of the nations leaders and thus opened the door for future advancements in the political world.

Childhood Education

Woodrow Wilson's father (Joseph Ruggles Wilson) was his primary educator in his early childhood. being as Joseph was a Presbyterian minister young Wilson's curriculum was largely centered around religion. due to the sparse distribution of public schools in the southern United States at the time Wilson was taught at home for the most part, however young Wilson was at some points able to receive tutoring from retired confederate soldiers after the war to aid him in his education.

Childhood Education

Woodrow Wilson-Accomplishments while in office

  • The Underwood Act - a lower tarrif with a graduated federal income tax
  • The Federal Reserve Act - gave the nation a flexible financial supply
  • The Antitrust Act - prohibited unfair business practices
  • A law prohibiting child labor
  • A law restricting railroad workers to an eight-hour work day
  • Declaration of war on Germany

In Office

Woodrow Wilson-After Office

After Office

Despite the advice of his doctors Wilson Went on a nationwide campaign to gain public backing on the treaty of Versailles. Later on Wilson experienced a stroke due to overwhelming mental and physical exhaustion from his work and travels. In his weakened state Wilson resigned from office and retired to his home where he opened a small legal practice with Bainbridge Colby. This was brief however, as before long Wilson was unable to work from his illness. In spite of his weakened state Wilson wanted to run for a third term. In 1923 he published an essay entitled “The Road Away Revolution” (Ambar, 2019). In early February of 1924 Wilson succumbed to the ailments that plagued him and died peacefully in his home.

Affect on American Society

Woodrow Wilson impacted American society in many important ways, the most important of which is arguably his affect on Americas Foreign policy. Some examples of this are:

  • Moral Diplomacy - The concept of aiding allied countries.
  • the proposition to form the League of Nations
  • the idea of military preparedness
  • instating the draft
  • the Versailles Treaty - a proposal of terms of peace between the victors of WWI and Germany

Affect on American Society

Video

President Woodrow Wilson Biography

Video

Resources

Resources

Ambar, S. (2019). Woodrow Wilson: Life Before The Presidency. Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/president/wilson/life-before-the-presidency

WhiteHouse. Woodrow Wilson. TheWhiteHouse.Gov. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/woodrow-wilson/

History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Treaty of Versailles. History. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles-1

Ambar, S. (2019) Woodrow Wilson: Life After The Presidency. Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/president/wilson/life-after-the-presidency

Video Citation

TheUSPresidents. (2011, October 5). President Woodrow Wilson Biography {Video}. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDeQfIbnAc

Video Resource

Further Citations

Further Resources

Ambar, S. (2019) Woodrow Wilson: Foreign Affairs. Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/president/wilson/foreign-affairs

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