Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
How my countries were supposed to be represented at the Paris conference?
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Who was the french Prime Minister who represented France at the Paris peace conference?
George Clemenceau
Why did France want such a harsh punishment for Germany?
French economy ruined huge amount of war damage to be paid for keep Germany weak so she couldn’t attack France again
What was the name of the British Prime Minister who represented Britain at the Paris Peace conference?
David Lloyd George
Who was Woodrow Wilson and what did he publish in Jan 1918 which he though would achieve world peace?
USA president an the 14 point
List 3 of the most important parts of Wilson’s proposal?
1) No secret treaties
2) Disarmament
3) Self-determination for eastern European countries
Why was Lloyd George not keen to crush Germany?
Wanted Germany weakened but strong enough to trade with Britain again
The big three clashed over which two issues ?
1) Germany’s Rhineland/Saar coalfields and World war disagreements with what happened to them
2) Britain would not allow free access to the seas
German lost her overseas colonies- what did they become?
Mandates
