<P> In the speech , Wilson directly addressed what he perceived as the causes for the world war by calling for the abolition of secret treaties , a reduction in armaments , an adjustment in colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and colonists , and freedom of the seas . Wilson also made proposals that would ensure world peace in the future . For example , he proposed the removal of economic barriers between nations , the promise of self - determination for national minorities , and a world organization that would guarantee the `` political independence and territorial integrity ( of ) great and small states alike '' -- a League of Nations . </P>
<P> In the speech , Wilson directly addressed what he perceived as the causes for the world war by calling for the abolition of secret treaties , a reduction in armaments , an adjustment in colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and colonists , and freedom of the seas . Wilson also made proposals that would ensure world peace in the future . For example , he proposed the removal of economic barriers between nations , the promise of self - determination for national minorities , and a world organization that would guarantee the `` political independence and territorial integrity ( of ) great and small states alike '' -- a League of Nations . </P>
the fourteen points plan called for the creation of a diplomatic organization known as the
the fourteen points plan called for the creation of a diplomatic organization known as the
League of Nations
League of Nations