User:Scrawland Scribblescratch/Reign of Roosevelt

This potential TL explores a world where the Fourteen Points take center stage at the Treaty of Versailles.

POD
This POD actually stretches back to the Russian Revolution, which becomes the Russian Civil War in this timeline. The Tsar is drastically stripped of power and is largely replaced by the Duma, which is dominated by a Conservative-Socialist coalition. Russia remains in the war, and the United States does not get involved until much later, where Mexico, successfully receiving the Zimmerman Telegram, declares war on the United States. This drags the United States into the war a few months earlier, and with Russia still fighting, the Armistice is signed one year ealier.

At Versailles, Woodrow Wilson is better able to propose his Fourteen Points to his fellow Allies. Gradually, they come to accept ten of 14. This leads to a less harsh treatment of Germany, with other nations also bearing the blame of starting the war alongside notably decreased reparations. As such, the Congress of the United States ratifies the Treaty, and the United States joins the League of Nations, although not accepting Article Ten of the charter. This would change history forever.

1920s
The 1920s are a time of great change. In the United States, the Mexican border is a very hostile region. The Democratic Party remains in control of the White House but is deadlocked with a heavily Republican controlled Congress. However, the economy is booming in both the US and Europe.

Europe is demilitarizing following the end of the Great War. Britain is attempting to better relations with Germany and become economic partners, while France remains bitter due to minor gains from Versailles. Italian nationalism is at an all-time high, but the Austro-Hungarian Empire begins to collapse around it. Italy takes this opportunity to ally with many nations that are forming from the dust of the fallen nation. Russia, however, is still in a weak internal state. The new Duma is radically changing Russia, with the Tsar now bearing as much power as the British monarch.

Simlarly, the Ottoman Empire is being forced to adapt to changing times. Thanks to lesser punishment, the Empire is still intact. However, people everywhere are seeking to modernize and to form a more democratic government. The major event is in 1923 when the Ottoman Civil War breaks out. With no foreign intervention, the war settles itself. The Caliphate is reduced to religious-only and nominal political power, while a government modeled on that of Russia but more socialist is formed.

In Asia, Japan is upset due to not gaining German Asian and Pacific colonies. Japan is leaning away from Britain due to failure to compensate Japan. Instead, Japan turns its eyes across the Pacific, seeking to become allies with Japan. Throughout the decade, Japan and the United States become closer, with the United States helping the Japanese modernize even more, and helping them bring their military up to standards. These Pacific allies will become major players on the world stage with due time.