Peacemaking Flashcards
Who are ‘The Big Three’?
Britain, France, and the USA.
Who was the leader of Britain?
David Lloyd George.
Who was the leader of France?
George Clemenceau.
Who was the leader of the USA?
Woodrow Wilson.
How many soldiers died in WW1?
8 million.
What was the Paris Peace Conference?
The leaders of the 32 winning countries came together to decide what would happen with the losing countries.
January 1919.
Why was George Clemenceau very angry?
Much of the fighting took place in France, and the Germans destroyed many mines, railways, factories, bridges, and farmland. The French suffered the most deaths, and Clemenceau was under pressure to seek revenge.
What did George Clemenceau want from the talks?
He wanted to ensure Germany would never be powerful enough to attack again, wanted armed forces dramatically reduced, wanted Germany’s borders pushed back to the Rhine, wanted compensation to help rebuild France, and was prepared to fight for his people’s desires.
What did David Lloyd George want from the talks?
He promised to ‘Make Germany Pay’, wanted revenge for British soldiers, was cautious about harsh treatment of Germany, wanted Germany to be strong for trade, and wanted to reduce the German navy.
What did Woodrow Wilson want from the talks?
He did not see the need for revenge, was concerned about strict treatment leading to another war, suggested a ‘League of Nations’, and believed in ‘Self-determination’ for countries.
What are the ‘Fourteen points’?
A list of rules created by Woodrow Wilson aimed at creating fairness and peace, including the creation of the League of Nations.
What is ‘Diktat’?
Translates in German to ‘dictated peace’. Germany was not allowed to attend the Paris Peace Conference and was upset by the treatment.
Where did the Paris Peace Conference take place?
The Palace of Versailles.
What was the peace Treaty called?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
To punish Germany, prevent future attacks on France, compensate winning countries, and resume the war if not signed.
