1. Aim #59: What were the debates surrounding the League of Nations? Do now! 1.With a partner, read through the “14 Points” handout and complete the accompanying chart 2.Read both speeches Hitchcock (for) and Lodge (oppose) and write the Senator’s reasons for supporting/opposing the League of Nations

2. The world was transformed by World War I 22 million soldiers and civilians died and another 20 million were wounded

3. 22 million soldiers and civilians dead

4. 20 million people wounded

5. The war cost an estimated $338 billion and massive funds were needed to rebuild Europe Ypres, Belgium

6. Wilson’s 14 Points (see do now from today) What? Wilson’s proposal for the postwar world 1.Guarantee freedom of the seas 2.Eliminate economic trade barriers 3.Military reduction 4.No more colonies (self-determination, no colonization) 5.No more secret treaties 6.Formation of League of Nations to prevent another world war c. problem: Wilson doesn’t get to dictate terms of end of war (has to work with “Big 4”) 1.David Lloyd George: Great Britain 2.Vittorio Orlando: Italy 3.George Clemenceau: France 4.Woodrow Wilson: US

7. (I) The Treaty of Versailles a. peace conference after war b. Wilson was 1 st president to travel abroad for a diplomatic conference c. conflict between Wilson and the “Big 4” 1. European leaders pushed for a treaty that punished Germany and compensated the Allies for their losses 2. Wilson wanted to implement his “peace without victory” with his 14 points d. Terms of Treaty 1.Germany disarmed and stripped of its colonies 2.Germany forced to admit guilt 3.Germany forced to pay reparations to Britain and France 4.Signers of treaty would join the League of Nations: international governing body that would try to resolve international differences and support democratic nations

8. e. How was ratification of treaty a struggle for Wilson? a.Wilson did get League of Nations included in treaty b.Treaty had to be approved by the Republican controlled Congress who were opposed 1.Henry Cabot Lodge leads the opposition (the “reservationists”) c. Tradition of avoiding entangling alliances (Washington’s advice) d. Isolationist feelings after war

9. (III) What postwar problems did the US face after WWI? a.4 million soldiers had to be integrated into civilian life 1.Difficulty finding jobs 2.Loss of jobs for women and African Americans b. Economic recession 1.End of war meant end of war production, jobs and growth 2.By 1920, 10% of workforce was unemployed 3.Farmers had to decrease supply, food prices dropped due to overproduction

10. Closure Activity: Hitler’s Response to the Treaty