Today we had presentations again14. Describe the points of the Treaty of Versailles.-Document that blames germany for WWI.-Peace settlement after WWI ended in 1918-Was signed in Versailles Palace near Paris.-Signed on June 28th 1919.-The Allies wanted to make the Central Powers to pay, so they put restrictions on them.*Restrictions for Germany-#1: Paying for the damages-#2:-#3: Population Deflation-#4: Armed Forces Annihilation-The entire German navy was abolished.*German Reaction-The Allies enforced the treaty, and said that if they wouldn't agree. they would invade and enforce it.-Germans were irate over the deal and wanted revenge taken.*Uniteds States Reaction-The people of the nation were absolutely disgusted by the lack of generosity of the Treaty of Versailles.-But then there were some sho thought that maybe we should be even stricter.*Big Four and Allies-David Lloyd George (United Kingdom)-George Clemenceau (France)-Woodro Wilson (United States-Vittoria Orlando (Italy)*Consequences of War-When WWI was going on there was much destruction to Germany and Surrounding countries-10,000,000 Soldiers died through out the world.*League of Nations-Group of countries to keep the peace.-Set up by President Wilson.15. Why did the US never pass the Treaty of Versailles?-Personal enmity between WIlson and Lodge played a part. Wilson might have prudently invited a prominent Republican to accompany him to paris to help ensure its later passage.-Ethnic groups in the United States helped its defeat. The stubornness of President Wilson led him to ask his own party to scuttle the treaty.-Without the involvement of the would's newest superpower, the Leage of Nations was doomed for failure.-We were the worlds super power but wouldn't act like it.-Democrates and Repulblic wouldn't agree so we never signed it.16. Why did the Allied Powers win WWI?17. Describe the impact WWI had on the world.18. How did countries react to the Treaty of Versailles?
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