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A vision for peace, The Treaty of Versailles, A visionary, The Paris Peace…
A vision for peace
The Treaty of Versailles
Terms of peace
Nine new nations established
Ottoman Empire dismantled
Pay reparations in the amount of $3.3 billion
Demilitarized Germany
No air force
small nave and army
Most importantly….acknowledge guilt for the outbreak of devastation caused by the war
Basically just blamed Germany for the cause of WWI
consequences of treaty
The humiliation of Germany
Russians felt ignored by the Big Four
Wilson disappointed but it still calls for the League of Nations
A visionary
Wilson is convinced he can gain public support!
September, 1919 travels 8,000 miles
30 major speeches in three weeks
Senate refuses to ratify the treaty
League of Nations took shape without the US
Because the US is not apart of the League of Nations it ends up very weak
US signs peace treaties with central powers
The Paris Peace Conference
Includes only the "big four" - Us., Britain, France, and Italy
Does not include" Central Powers or Russia
Wilson arrives in Versailles - it is soon clear that his plain will fail
Wilson concedes most of the Fourteen Points in return for the establishment of the League of Nations
The other countries refuse to agree to Wilson's terms
They suffered many many more losses than the US did
no money
The Fourteen points
3 groups
Issues which caused the war:
Open and limited treaties
Arms reduction
Self determination
Specific Boundary Changes
The Fourteenth Point
The League of Nations
A forum for all nations to discuss and settle disagreements without having to resort towards war
Wilson's one main goal is a lasting peace
6-13 important to European countries
The League of Nations Debate
Irreconcilables
Assails the League
Entangling alliance that Washington, Jefferson and Monroe warned against
League will force the US to fight in numerous conflicts
Reservationalists
Led by Senator Henry Cabot Ledge
Supports league but only with amendments that would preserve the nation's freedom to act independently
Wilson insists there should be no changes
Legacy of the War
Anger
Germany
Anger at terms of the treaty
disbelief at loss
Economic depression - hyperinflation
Looking for scapegoats
Currency is basically worthless
People look for a strong powerful leader
Hitler
U.S.
Desire for a "return to normalcy