1. The End of WWI and the Fourteen Points

2. The End of WWI

3. The US Enters WWI April 6, 1917: Congress declares war on Germany US contributions to the Allies: 4.4 million troops; 323,000 casualties Naval power to reinforce blockade of Germany Economic resources – weapons, food, supplies, loans

4. The War Ends “Doughboys” were poorly trained, but came in great numbers Arrival of US troops strengthened Allies and raised morale October 1918: German navy revolts; war effort collapses November 11, 1918: armistice signed and fighting ends

5. So what happens next?

6. The Fourteen Points January 8, 1918 Speech outlining President Woodrow Wilson’s agenda for peace after WWI Four major goals Democracy Open markets Peace Larger role for the US

7. The Paris Peace Conference Orlando Meeting to negotiate a treaty to end WWI “Big Four” Allied powers: Britain Italy France USA Germany had no say Lloyd George Clemencea u Wilson

8. Europe after WWI And some territories Wilson mentions in his speech