We had topic discussions. Ours was about peace attempts.
What was treaty of Versailles-
- Treaty that ended WW1
Major points of it and other treaties
- Punish Germany
- territorial- land was taken from German and given to Allied countries (France, Czech, Belgium, Denmark)
- military- no tanks, submarines, air force, people wanted to make sure that Germany wasn't strong again. Limited Naval ships (France really wanted to punish Germany)
- financial-$33 billion to the allied countries, Germany forbidden to unite with Austria t oform one super state
- general- war guilt clause
- Land that came
- Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania came from Russia (1939 invaded)
- Poland - Russia and Germany (1939 invaded)
- Czechoslovakia-Austria Hungry a little of Germany (had right before the war)
- Yugoslavia-Austria Hungry and Serbia
What did US do in regards to the treaty of Versailles
- Wilson's 14 points said nothing towards punishing Germany so that is why they agreed to quit fighting
- Senate rejects the treaty they thought it was too harsh on Germany and they were un-happy with the league of nations
- They thought that if we joined it that we would be pulled into war constantly
- Congress thought that The League of Nations would be above their power
Peace attempt notes:
Notes on Japan:
Notes on Germany:
Notes on Italy:
US neutrality:
America First Committee was focused on keeping the US neutral and keeping the US out of war. Lasted until Pearl Harbor.
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