Woodrow Wilson's intentions of imperialist rule were connected to National self-determination through his belief in the principle of national self-determination. He believed that every nation should have the right to determine its own political status and freely choose its own government. Wilson believed that imperialist rule was incompatible with the principle of self-determination and that nations should not be subjected to foreign domination or control. Therefore, by opposing imperialist rule, Wilson aimed to promote and protect the right of nations to self-determine and govern themselves.
