Dr Woodrow Wilson Wilson was born on 28

Dr. Woodrow Wilson

Wilson was born on 28 December 1856 His Dad was a Presbyterian reverend

Wilson grew up in a strongly religious family. Also, Wilson’s family lived in the South. As a boy Wilson witnessed the Civil War. Wilson was convinced that war was absolutely wrong.

Wilson entered Princeton University to become an attorney.

Wilson disliked law and became a teacher. In 1885, he married Ellen Axson and has three daughters.

In 1890, Wilson became a professor at Princeton University. In 1902, he became the President of Princeton.

“ ” As Princeton’s President, Wilson gave many speeches and worked with the New Jersey state legislature to receive tax money for the school. This led him to run for New Jersey governor in 1910.

“ ” After two years as governor of New Jersey, Wilson decided to run for President in 1912

Three Main Candidates for President in 1912 Republican: William Taft

Bull Moose Party: Teddy Roosevelt

Democrat: Woodrow Wilson

Wilson became the 28 th President • T. R = 4, 122, 721 votes • Wilson =6, 296, 284 votes

Bruce, Wilson’s pet dog

Federal Reserve Act of 1913

12 super banks were created to regulate the amount of currency circulating within the US economy

The Panama Canal was completed under Wilson in 1914.

WW 1 begins in 1914

Mrs. Wilson’s death came as World War One was beginning. The USA remained neutral.

Wilson’s religious upbringing and childhood experiences in the Civil War shaped his decisons as President.

Lusitania: 07 May 1915 (1195 dead)

1916 Presidential Election: Wilson reelected

Wilson gets married to Edith Galt in 1916

US enters the war on 06 April 1917

Wilson’s 14 Points

“ ” Wilson’s plan for restoring world peace will be called the 14 Points

“ ” the final segment of the 14 Points: The League of Nations

The US Senate refused to allow the USA to enter the League of Nations.

Wilson had a stroke while campaigning for the League of Nations. He was extremely ill.

Vice President Thomas Marshall

Wilson’s wife hid the President and forged his signature. Photographs were staged to make Wilson appear healthy.

USA 1 st Woman President ( unofficially)

Edith Wilson was a member of the WCTU. (suffrage for woman and no alcohol)

18 th Amendment: Prohibition begins (no alcohol)

19 th Amendment: women gain suffrage

Wilson dies 03 February 1924