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 there was pressure for revenge.
What did George Clemenceau want from the talks?
He wanted to ensure Germany would never be powerful enough to attack again, reduce armed forces, push Germany’s borders back to the Rhine, and seek compensation for rebuilding France.
What did David Lloyd George want from the talks?
He promised to ‘Make Germany Pay’, but was cautious about being too harsh, wanting a strong Germany for trade and to reduce the German navy.
What did Woodrow Wilson want from the talks?
He sought no revenge, suggested a ‘League of Nations’ for cooperation, 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’?
It translates to ‘dictated peace’. Germany was upset by their treatment and not allowed to attend the Paris Peace Conference.
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, compensate winning countries, and resume war if not signed.
