The Aftermath of War
Fourteen Points (Wilson’s Plan) How to prevent war, boundary changes, and an international organization League of Nations-a way to discuss problems w/o war Many people do not want to let Germany off the hook Georges Clemenceau (FR premier) David Lloyd George (BR prime minister) Vittoria Orlando (IT prime minister)
Peace Conference Did not include the Central Powers Did not include Russia (b/c it was now under communist rule) “Big Four” were in charge of treaty Wilson gave up many of his fourteen points in return for est. the League of Nations
Treaty of Versailles Nine new countries, and new boundaries for many others Break up Ottoman Empire Germany barred from having army Return the region of Alsace-Lorraine to FR pay $33 Billion to Allies caused many problems later on that created WWII humiliate Germany (war-guilt clause) impossible for Germany to pay back debt b/c loss of territory Russia loses more land than Germany
American Response to Treaty Many are not happy too harsh on Germany doesn’t solve any problems Senate does not ratify the treaty Create separate treaty w/ Germany Never becomes member of League of Nations