Treaty of Versailles

Question 1

What were Woodrow Wilsons aims at the treaty of Versailles?

Answer 1

1. Wilson aimed to not be too harsh on Germany, partiality because he was scared of the communist extremists that took over Russia in 1917.
2. Wilson aimed to give self determination to the broken parts of fallen empires such as the Austro-Hungarian one. (eg. the Poles, Czechs, etc.)
3. Wilson aimed to have a league of Nations, where nations could cooperate to keep peace.

Question 2

What was self determination?

Answer 2

Self determination, was Wilson’s idea of smaller countries ruling themselves instead of being part of big empires.