Explain why you think the author claims that the “fourteen points still stand as the most powerful expression of the idealist strain in united states diplomacy.” also, describe why the author believes that this document represents idealism.

1. Explain why the Fourteen Points still stand as the most powerful expression of idealism strain in the United States.

-Wilson's Fourteen Points is still the most powerful expression of idealism because it aims the ultimate idealistic goal for every Nation, and that is to "vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the world". It expresses the actualization of peace and justice which is a very far along process. And that being the number one vision stated in the Fourteen Points, it still speaks strongly even in modern times how the government undergo changes, political strifes and war in an ultimate goal of achieving true peace and justice not just a new balance of power.

2. Why this document expresses idealism

-The Fourteen Points is an visualizes a perfect vision. It was written as a speech in pursuit of true peace and justice. It is idealistic because the statements expressed in the document is still in the process or has yet to be achieved.

answer

the statement that best describes president carter’s attempt to free the hostages in iran is c. all of the attempts failed.

explanation

the operation eagle claw conducted by the united states armed forces was a failed mission which aimed to rescue 52 americans captured as hostages in the american embassy, tehran on 24/4/1980.the mission was authorized by president jimmy carter. the failures included;   obstacles in operation that included operational conditions challenges caused by sandstorms, hydraulic problems of one the helicopters and , mechanical failure of another helicopter that was identified as a cracked rotor blade and the crashing of another helicopter during mission abortion causing death of 8 service persons.