1. Ch. 25: The Treaty of Versailles: To Ratify or Reject?
Unit 7: WWI
Ch. 25: The Treaty of Versailles: To Ratify or Reject?
Essential ?: Should the United States have ratified or rejected the Treaty of Versailles?

2. Wilson’s Vision President Wilson wanted to ensure lasting peace
Created his 14 pts
Place “Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points” on the left side of your notes (pg. 317)
Wilson made history by traveling abroad while in office
What mistake did he make that led to problems ratifying the treaty in Congress?
Only took 1 Rep. delegate w/ him

3. The Treaty Who attended the peace conference?
Big 4:
Wilson – U.S.
George – G.B.
Clemenceau – France
Orlando – Italy
Who did not attend the peace conference?
The Central powers & Russia
What did the treaty do to Germany?
Reduced army
War-guilt clause
Reparations
Lost territory
Was the League of Nations written in?
Yes
When was the treaty signed?
June 18th, 1919 (war began in 1914)

4. Ratifying the treaty in U.S.
**Remember: in matters of foreign relations (like treaties) the Senate must approve w/ 2/3rds vote**
Who were reservationists?
Would vote for treaty but wanted amendments
Wanted to change part of League of Nations agreement that would obligate U.S. to support other countries
Who were irreconcilables?
Would not vote for treaty if it had anything to do w/ League of Nations
Who were internationalists?
In favor of treaty & in full support of League of Nations
Does the treaty get ratified? No
Separate treaty was signed in 1921 & U.S. did not join League of Nations