1. “The Big three”
David Lloyd George (Britain), George Clemenceau (France) and Woodrow Wilson (U.S.A.) met at the Paris Peace Conference to determine what to do with Germany after World War I

2. Woodrow Wilson President of the USA.
Wilson was an idealist and reformer, who wanted to build a better and more peaceful world.
He didn’t want the Treaty to be too harsh as he believed this would lead to revenge.
He wanted to set up a peace keeping body – The League of Nations- created the 14 points
Felt that all countries of the world should agree to disarmament

3. David Lloyd George The prime minister of Great Britain.
He was a realist.
An experienced politician who realized there must be compromise.
The people of Britain wanted revenge, but he thought that would lead to another war
Wanted to rebuild Germany to be a trading partner
Wanted Britain to maintain Naval control of the seas

4. George Clemenceau President of France.
Clemenceau had seen France invaded by Germany in 1870 and 1914, he wanted to make sure this would never happen again.
France had suffered greatly during the War, they wanted compensation and revenge.
Uncompromising
Didn’t want Germany to be allowed into League of Nations

5. The Treaty of Versailles
Clemenceau, Wilson and Lloyd George met to determine the terms of Germany’s surrender of WWI, Germany was not allowed to give their thoughts
Many different opinions meant that the leaders had to be willing to make compromises
They agreed that Germany should be punished but also that the Treaty should ensure future world peace

6. The Treaty of Versailles
The Big 3 decided on TRAWL
Territory
Reparations
Armaments
War Guilt
League of Nations

7. The Treaty of Versailles
Territory
Goal: Reduce Germany’s power by taking away land
German’s land and colonies given to Poland, Denmark, France and Belgium
Rhineland, Saar and Alsace-Loraine given to France-resource and industry rich areas

8. The Treaty of Versailles
Reparations
Goal: Help rebuild Europe after WWI
Germany had to pay to rebuild damaged land and buildings to France and Belgium
Germany was unable to pay, pushed their country into a deep depression
Germany tried to print more money to help its economy…hyperinflation. Hurt economy even more

9. The Treaty of Versailles
Armament
Goal: Prevent Germany from starting another war
Limit of 100,000 German soldiers
No Air Force, limited Navy
Rhineland (border with France) demilitarized to ensure the safety of France

10. The Treaty of Versailles
War Guilt
Goal: Give blame for World War I
Germany was forced to take blame for causing WWI
This part of the Treaty humiliated the Germans and caused resentment towards Britain, France and the U.S.
“War Guilt Clause” justified the punishments to Germany in the treaty

11. The Treaty of Versailles
League of Nations
Goal: Prevent another World War through diplomacy
Plan set up by Woodrow Wilson
Group of nations set up to discuss world events and work for world peace
Germany was not allowed to join the League