Woodrow Wilson believed in the principle of national self-determination, which is the idea that each nation should have the right to govern itself and determine its own destiny. This belief was reflected in Wilson's intentions of imperialist rule, as he believed that American intervention in other countries could help promote democracy and freedom for oppressed peoples. However, Wilson's actions often contradicted his ideals, as he supported interventions in countries like Haiti and the Dominican Republic that ultimately did not lead to the desired outcomes of national self-determination.
