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Making Peace

Making Peace. WILSON’S GOAL OF ACHIEVING A JUST PEACE DIFFERED FROM THE PEACE OBJECTIVES OF FRANCE & BRITAIN. 1. What were the guiding principles of Wilson’s 14 Points?. Disarmament Free Trade Free Seas No Secret Treaties Fairness toward Colonies League of Nations. Causes & Conditions.

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Making Peace

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  1. Making Peace

  2. WILSON’S GOAL OF ACHIEVING A JUST PEACE DIFFEREDFROM THE PEACE OBJECTIVES OF FRANCE & BRITAIN

  3. 1. What were the guiding principles of Wilson’s 14 Points? • Disarmament • Free Trade • Free Seas • No Secret Treaties • Fairness toward Colonies • League of Nations

  4. Causes & Conditions Response • Nationalism • Imperialism • Militarism • Alliance System • Zimmermann Note • Unrestricted Sub. Warfare • Low Tariffs • Diff. Colonial Policy • Disarmament • League of Nations • No Secret Treaties • Freedom of the Seas

  5. 2. What were the concerns & aims of France & Britain • National Security • Punishment for Germany • Stripping Germany of any & all war making power

  6. 1919After heated debate and compromise, the Treaty of Versailles is signed.

  7. 3. In what ways did the treaty punish Germany? • Loss of Territory • Military Restrictions • “War Guilt” Clause • $33 Billion in Reparations

  8. 4. How did the treaty change the world map? • Former members of the Central Powers lose territory • New countries created

  9. 5. How was Wilson’s 14th Point incorporated into the treaty? • League of Nations

  10. The Legacy of Versailles was one of bitterness and loss.

  11. 6. Why did the U.S. reject the treaty? • The desire to be isolated from European affairs.

  12. 7. How did this rejection affect the League of Nations? Rejection American • Without the U.S., the League was unable to take action in some parts of the world League of Nations

  13. 8. Why did many countries feel bitter & cheated as a result of the treaty? • Germans – Hated • African & Asians – Ignored • Japan & Italy - Betrayed

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