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The Ending of WWI

The Ending of WWI. WWI Day 4 Notes. A Quick Recap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXqppJ-L88U. The War Continues…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP_0DkpFOKs&feature=related 1914 – Battles of Ypres 1916 – Battles of Verdun and Somme 1917 – Argonne Forest. Key Questions….

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The Ending of WWI

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  1. The Ending of WWI WWI Day 4 Notes

  2. A Quick Recap • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXqppJ-L88U

  3. The War Continues…. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP_0DkpFOKs&feature=related • 1914 – Battles of Ypres • 1916 – Battles of Verdun and Somme • 1917 – Argonne Forest

  4. Key Questions… • What factors led to the end of World War I in Europe? • How did the U.S. help the Allies? • What was President Woodrow Wilson’s solution to restoring peace? • Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations?

  5. The War Progresses… • In 1917 two million fresh U.S. troops join the battle. • “Doughboys” (U.S. soldiers) increase morale! • Ships join together in convoys for protection against German subs. • German Offensive falters • The Battle of Argonne Forest is the turning point in the war. • 600,000 U.S. troops in this battle!

  6. After the War: Woodrow Wilson’s Solution to Fix the World • Wilson presented his plan, the Fourteen Points, to the Allied countries that won. • He based them on an idea of “justice to all peoples and nations” • In them he created a League of Nations, where all countries would join to: 1.) preserve peace 2.) prevent more war

  7. So What Was the Response to the Fourteen Points? • Allied Powers were not interested in Wilson’s Points! • Except the League of Nations. • They thought most of the points were too easy on Germany, who they thought should be punished. • They wanted revenge!!!

  8. The Treaty of Versailles • The Treaty of Versailles was signed to end WWI. The treaty, or international agreement, did two things… • 1. Ordered Germany to pay reparations (war damages) of 33 billion dollars (400 billion in today’s money) to the Allied countries. • 2. Forced Germany to admit WWI was their fault. • It also included the League of Nations!

  9. U.S. Senate Rejects the Treaty • The Treaty needed to be approved by Congress in the U.S. • Many were afraid the treaty would take power away from Congress to make war in the future, so Congress rejected it. • Senator Henry Cabot Lodge convinces Senators to change the treaty so the U.S. has more power.

  10. The U.S. Rejects the League of Nations • Wilson goes on speaking tour in support of the Treaty because it includes his idea about the League of Nations, but he falls ill and it is also defeated in Congress. • Many feared the U.S. would lose power if it was accepted. • League of Nations begins, but without the U.S. • The U.S. is unwilling to sacrifice it’s own decision making for a world war council.

  11. A Better Solution? • The harsh response to Germany after WWI is labeled as one of the main reasons for Germany starting WWII…. • Adolf Hitler and many German leaders resented the Treaty. • Conditions in Germany became so bad that it set up a society vulnerable for a strong leader like Hitler to rise to power. • The U.S. rejecting the League of Nations took away much of the League’s power!

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