Were the peace treaties of 1919-1923 fair? Flashcards
Core content
Who were the big three
Britain(Lloyd George), France(Clemenceau), USA(Wilson)
Aims of Lloyd George
To punish Germany but not to harshly
To be trading partners with Germany
Germany to lose naval power and colonies
Aims of Woodrow Wilson
To create ‘far and lasting piece’ in Europe by implementing his 14 points, which included disarmament of all European Nations and The League of Nations
Aims of Clemenceau
To cripple Germany economically and territoriality and secure Frances borders against future attack
Motives of Lloyd George
Didnt want Germany to seek revenge or have a communist revoloution as in Russia if the treaty was too harsh
Motives of Woodrow Wilson
To remove the causes of conflict in Europe to prevent a future wars
Motives of Clemenceau
For Germany not to be able to build up its armed forces and threaten France like in 1870 and 1914
TRAWL?
Territory
Reparations
Armed Forces
War Crime
League of Nations