Module 3: America's New Empire & The First World War

Module 3: America's New Empire & the First World WarDuring the era of Western imperialism, colonized people living under Western rule had diverse reactions to Woodrow Wilson's idea of self-determination. This The Annamite people and the General Syrian Congress, may have viewed self- determination as an opportunity to assert their own identities, regain their autonomy. Therefore, to challenge the oppressive rule of their colonial powers. Similarly, in " The Resolutions of the General Syrian Congress," the people who were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire and later came under French control, may have embraced the idea of self- governance. They may have also seen Wilson's principles to advocate their own national aspirations, including the establishment of a sovereign Syrian state. Overall, colonized people living under Western imperialism responded to Wilson's idea of self-determination with hope and a desire for liberation from oppressive colonial rule. They saw self-determination to reclaim their identities, cultures, and rights and to shape their own destinies free from foreign domination.