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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

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The Treaty of Versailles

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  1. 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 The Treaty of Versailles

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

  3. 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 The Treaty of Versailles

  4. Reparations Goal: Make Germany pay economically for 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 The Treaty of Versailles

  5. Armament Goal: Reduce Germany’s military to prevent them 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 The Treaty of Versailles

  6. War Guilt Goal: Make sure the world knows that Germany is responsible for WWI 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 The Treaty of Versailles

  7. 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 The Treaty of Versailles

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