The Big Three At Versailles Flashcards

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What did the treaty of versailles specifically deal with

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Germany

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What was the Paris Peace Conference

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After world war 1, leaders of the allied powers gathered at the Versailles palace in Paris to set the terms of peace for the defeated central powers

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Who were the big three?

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United States of America
Great Britain
France

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Who was the leader of the United States And what was his position

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Woodrow Wilson, President

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Who was the leader of the France And what was his position

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Georges Clemenceau, prime minister

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Who was the leader of the Great Britian And what was his position

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David Lloyd George, Prime minister

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What happened to Italy and japan at the Paris Peace Conference

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Italy and Japan, though allies, left the conference feeling slighted, as many of their demands were rejected or ignored

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What was the main aim of the Big Three

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To prevent another war (they just disagreed on how to do so and didn’t get along well)

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Why did Georges Clemenceau want?

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Wanted revenge, and to punish Germans for what they had done
Wanted to make Germany pay for war damages
Wanted to weaken Germany so they won’t invade France

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What did Woodrow Wilson want?

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Wanted to prevent a future war by making a “fair peace”
Wanted his 14 points implemented including
Disarmament
A League of Nations
Self determination
Let those other group form their own nations
All for the people of Eastern Europe

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What did David Lloyd George want?

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Said he would make Germany pay, pleasing the British people
Wanted justice, but not revenge
Said peace must not be harsh or it will only cause another war
Tries to compromise between Clemenceau and Wilson
Also wanted to expand British empire

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