The Big Three At Versailles Flashcards
What did the treaty of versailles specifically deal with
Germany
What was the Paris Peace Conference
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
Who were the big three?
United States of America
Great Britain
France
Who was the leader of the United States And what was his position
Woodrow Wilson, President
Who was the leader of the France And what was his position
Georges Clemenceau, prime minister
Who was the leader of the Great Britian And what was his position
David Lloyd George, Prime minister
What happened to Italy and japan at the Paris Peace Conference
Italy and Japan, though allies, left the conference feeling slighted, as many of their demands were rejected or ignored
What was the main aim of the Big Three
To prevent another war (they just disagreed on how to do so and didn’t get along well)
Why did Georges Clemenceau want?
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
What did Woodrow Wilson want?
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
What did David Lloyd George want?
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
