The Aftermath of WWI

The Paris Conference World War I ended in 1918, on 11/11 at 11am. 1919: Paris Conference: meeting of leaders to discuss how Germany was to be punished Lloyd George of England Orlando of Italy Clemenceau of France Woodrow Wilson of the US At the conference, President Wilson proposed a 14 point plan that he believed would bring stability to Europe. The French, however, were upset with Germany and felt Wilson did not punish them enough. France pushed for a harsher treaty. In the end, the Treaty of Versailles was agreed upon.

The Treaty of Versailles Major Parts War Guilt Clause – Germany blamed for war, forced to pay Reparations (payment for losses due to war)-- $64 billion.   Military Clauses – Limit Germany army: number of men, tanks, ships, UBoats, and area they are located   Territorial Clauses – Land returned to countries, League of Nations controls colonies Germany was not invited to the conference. Instead, they were forced to accept the terms and sign the treaty. They began payments on the reparations, but the total amount was cut in half in 1929. The payments stopped when Hitler took control. In _____, Germany officially completed the payment. 2010

How do you think Germany felt about the treaty? Partner Discussion How do you think Germany felt about the treaty? What, in your opinion, is the most fair part of the treaty? What is the least fair?

Which character represents Germany? How do you know that? Partner Discussion Which character represents Germany? How do you know that? What is the cartoon saying?

Scene from WWI Memorial in Europe

Wounded soldiers returning from battle

Iconic photo from Battle of Ypres

Soldiers grave from WWI

Burial site for WWI Soldiers in Britain

Death Tolls Nation Total Number of servicemen engaged in the war. Number of deaths. Number of soldiers wounded. Number of men taken prisoner or reported missing. Austria 7,800,000 1,200,000 3,620,000 2,200,000 Britain (inc Empire) 8,904,467 908,371 2,090,212 191,652 France 8,410,000 1,357,800 4,266,000 537,000 Germany 11,000,000 1,773,700 4,216,058 1,152,800 Italy 5,615,000 650,000 947,000 600,000 Russia 12,000,000 1,700,000 4,950,000 2,500,000 Turkey 2,850,000 325,000 400,000 250,000 United States 4,355,000 126,000 234,300 4,500

Remains of WW1 Trench

The End of World War I: Germany Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated from the German throne on November 9th 1918. This, coupled with the high reparations payments, left Germany in shambles. As the US went through their own ups and downs after World War I (which we will study over the next month), Germany was in the midst of a struggle that would produce one of the most infamous leaders of all time: Adolf Hitler.