Aims of the 'Big Three' Flashcards
Who was the leader of France in June 1919?
Clemenceau
Why did France want revenge?
They had been attacked twice by Germany in less than 50 years.
What did France want to happen?
No punishment is too harsh.
Wanted Germany to be weak and pay for the cost of the war.
Wanted Alsace and Lorraine back.
Who was the leader of Britain in June 1919?
Lloyd George
What did Lloyd George promise to the British public?
that Germany would be punished harshly and they would be made to pay.
What did Lloyd George actually wanted to happen?
Wanted to re - build Germany
Wanted to start trading again.
Wanted Britain to keep the navy.
Who was the leader of the USA in June 1919?
Woodrow Wilson
What did Woodrow Wilson want from the Treaty?
Germany not to be punished because they would later want revenge leading to another war.
No more secret treaties.
Believed that all countries should be aloud to rule themselves.
Believed in peace.
Had a 14 point plan but it didn’t get used.
