"the fourteen points" of the early 20th century a. was a declaration of us neutrality b. warned americans not to travel on european ships c. provided secret aid to britain before the us entered the war d. were issued by president wilson as a basis for lasting peace

D. were issued by President Wilson as a basis for lasting peace

Explanation:

President Woodrow Wilson, in his January 8, 1918 address to the Congress lists his outline of the principles for a just and a lasting peace. This statement of principles came to be known as the Fourteen Points, and came to be the basis of his peace proposals for ending World War I. These principles include free trade, disarmament, and a league of nations to realize collective security and many other points.  

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