Overview of the Peace Treaties ending WWI Flashcards
1
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When did Paris Peace Conference commence and how long did it last ?
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18 January 1919 and went for just over a year
2
Q
When was Treaty of Versailles signed?
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28 June 1919
3
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Who were the Big Three (Four) ?
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- Georges Clemenceau, pm of France
- David Lloyd George, pm of Britain
- Woodrow Wilson, president of US
- Vittorio Orlando, pm of Italy
4
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What was Clemenceau’s approach ?
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- Weaken german militarily, strategically and economically
- Wanted US to guarantee French Security
- Skeptical of Wilson’s 14 points
5
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What was David Lloyd George’s approach ?
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- Privately didn’t want to weaken Germany too much- concerned about the balance of power in Europe- wanted to maintain British unity, holdings and interests
- Publicly supported Clemenceau’s strong terms
6
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What was Woodrow Wilson’s approach?
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- An idealist whose Fourteen Point Plan was aimed at world peace and security
- An internationalist who wanted to intervene in WWI against the wishes of the isolationist US nation
- Did not fully understand the complexities and tensions of Europe
- Diplomatic inexperience
- Ultimately had less say in the Treaty of Versailles and left conference disillusioned
7
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What was Vittorio Orlando’s approach?
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- His contribution was inhibited by his lack of english
- Many of the promises he was given to ensure Italy joined the allied side were not given
- He was refused Fiume, most of Dalmatia and any colonial gain and left in a rage
