What were the motives & aims of the Big 3 at Versailles? Flashcards
1
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How many states were present in the Paris Peace Conference?
A
32
2
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Who were not invited?
A
- Soviet Russia
- the defeated powers (central powers –> e.g Germany)
3
Q
Why were the Soviets not invited?
A
bc of the Bolshevik Revolution on Oct 1917 with the Communists taking over
4
Q
Who were the major players in the Conference? (The Big Three)
A
- France - George Clemenceau
- Britain - David Lloyd George
- USA - Woodrow Wilson
5
Q
What were the 5 key factors discussed?
A
- Prevent another war
- Armistice
- Revolution in Russia
- Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
- Mood within countries
6
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Key factors: Prevent another war (3)
A
- every country was involved in WW1
- 4 years of war –> devastated many parts of the EU
- Millions killed & injured
7
Q
Key factors: Armistice (2)
A
- defeated powers sought an armistice
- principle of REPARATIONS established
8
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Key factors: Revolution in Russia (2)
A
- The Bolcheviks to power = Revolution
- COMMUNISTS –> destroy capitalism !!
9
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Key factors: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (3)
A
- Germany had dealt with the Russians in 1918
G took: - 50% of R’s INDUSTRIAL LAND
- 35% of its population
10
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Key factors: Mood within the countries (2)
A
- it’s 1919 and there was a strong feeling in Britain & in France that G should be held responsible for the war
- should PAY for damage & destruction
