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Wilson created the "fourteen points" the first five points called for open conduct of diplomacy, the recognition of neutral nations' right to continue maritime commerce in time of war ("freedom of the seas"), the removal of international trade barriers ("free trade"), the reduction of armaments, and the transformation of colonial empires into independent nations. The remaining points dealt with territorial claims: the Central Powers to evacuate occupied lands and urged the victors to follow the difficult principle "self-determination" in redrawing the map of Europe, allowing over-lapping nationalities and ethnic groups to develop their own independent nations. Point 13 created a new nation for the Poles, a people long dominated by the Russians on the east, and the Germans on the west. Point 14 called for a "league" of nations.
The British insisted on limiting freedom of the seas, since their navy was the key to their security. The French demanded payment from Germany and Austria for war damage.
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