The Peace Makers Flashcards
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28th June 1919
Which countries were not invited to The Paris Peace Conference?
USSR, Germany, Turkey, Austria-Hungary
What was Woodrow Wilson’s primary aim in The Treaty of Versailles?
Create a lasting peace and establish the League of Nations
What was George Clemenceau’s attitude towards Germany?
He sought revenge and desired to weaken the German militarily and economically
What was David Lloyd George’s concern about punishing Germany too harshly?
It might push Germany towards communism or future conflict as a trading partner
What famous phrase did a British politician say after the war?
‘The germans are going to pay every penny; they are going to be squeezed as a lemon is squeezed - until the pips squeak’
When was the Armistice signed?
11th November 1918
Why did the ‘Big Three’ need to act quickly?
The French economy was in tatters
In what year was The Russian Revolution?
1917
Why did the Russian Revolution scare capitalist countries in Western Europe?
They were scared the ideology might begin to spread and their governments might fall to a communist regime
What is capitalism?
Total private ownership, Class Distinction, Production for Profit
