Paris Peace conference and The League in 1920s Flashcards
1
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WHEN and WHERE did Paris Peace Conference took place?
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January 1919 in France
2
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Who were the big three at the Paris Peace Conference
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Woodrow Wilson
Georges Clemenceau
David Lloyd George
3
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Which country was Woodrow Wilson representing
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United States
4
Q
Which country was Georges Clemenceau representing
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France
5
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Which country was David Lloyd George representing
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Britain
6
Q
Which 2 countries felt strongly that Germany was responsible for the war
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France and Britain
7
Q
Describe Woodrow Wilson (3 points)
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- Idealist
- Believes greatly in his views
- Leading to clashes during the Conference with the other Prime Ministers.
8
Q
Who set up The League of Nations
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Woodrow Wilson
9
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What did Woodrow Wilson believed in? (3 points)
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- Germany should be punished but not in favour of destroying it completely
- aim to strengthen democracy in Germany so people would not let their leaders start another war
- believes in Self Determination (idea that a nation should rule themselves rather than be ruled by others.
10
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What were some concerns about Wilson’s ideas? (2 points)
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- too naive and impractical
- Clemenceau was concerned that Wilson would be too “soft” on Germany
11
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Describe David Lloyd George
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