The Germans had come to the table hoping to hear Wilson saying, “the equality of nations upon which peace much be founded on if it is to last must be an equality of rights..” (German Peace Delegation, p. 76) Instead they were hit with several Billion reichmarks in reparations, a reduced military and many other limitations politically, economically, militarily and territory wise (The Versailles Treaty, 1918). Germany was to blame for the war, as were all of Europe. However the old adage, to the victor goes the spoils. With such documents as the Zimmerman Note, one can only speculate on the terms handed down by a victorious
The leaders of Britain, France and US agreed to bring peace to Europe and created a list of terms that ended WW1. These terms were known as the treaty of Versailles. The terms of the treaty mostly only applied to Germany and were really harsh on them. The treaty deprived 13% of Germany's land and demilitarized Germany's mainland, Rhineland. It also required Germany to pay 6,600 million Euros to countries that faced damages due to the war.
When the war ended the general population of France wanted revenge on Germany. Clemenceau saw the Versailles treaty as a way of crippling Germany. To punish it so harshly so that Germany would never again be a threat to France. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 points No secret treaties, free navigation / trade, removal of economic barriers,
This paper will compare and contrast the idealistic view of Woodrow Wilson and the demands for security and revenge of Georges Clemenceau. The main leaders, known as the ‘Big Four’ met to end ‘The Great War’ and to decide the fate of Germany, holding her responsible for starting the war including its enormous devastation. Terms imposed by the treaty on Germany included heavy monetary reparations, “partitioning a certain amount of its own territory to a number of surrounding countries, being stripped of all of its overseas colonies, particularly those in Africa, and limiting its ability to make war again, by restrictions on the size of its military. Some of the articles of the Treaty were consider being very harsh, ultimately creating a political and economic turmoil in Germany” (Evans, 2005-09.) Woodrow Wilson, America’s 28th president was a peace-keeping president who believed that a more moderate approach was needed to be imposed on Germany after her defeat World War I
Until it’s Over, Over There: The U.S. Economy in World War I Hugh Rockoff NBER Working Paper No. 10580 June 2004 JEL No. N1, N4 ABSTRACT The process by which
World War Two began in September 1939 when Britain and France declared war on Germany following Germany's invasion of Poland. Although the outbreak of war was triggered by Germany's invasion of Poland, the causes of the war are more complex. Treaty of Versailles In 1919, Lloyd George of England, Orlando of Italy, Clemenceau of France and Woodrow Wilson from the US met to discuss how Germany was to be made to pay for the damage world war one had caused. Woodrow Wilson wanted a treaty based on his 14-point plan which he believed would bring peace to Europe. Georges Clemenceau wanted revenge.
The problems began after the 1st World War, and after the German government signed the papers at the Treaty of Versailles, agreeing to its conditions and punishments, the government was very much resented by the people. The first political event that marked the beginning of the collapse of the German democracy was the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty took place in Paris in 1919. After Germany was held responsible for starting the war, the government faced numerous problems: both economical and political. Although the conditions of the agreement seemed extremely severe, the allied countries had no sympathy for the Germans.
Both soldiers and civilians blame the defeats in the war and the growing crises on the home front on Tsar. Even the Tsars only army stated it wouldn’t support him if a revolution occurred. Explain the importance/significance of World War 1 to the downfall of the Tsar WWI was a very significant event on the rule of Tsar Nicholas 11. Although it initially bolstered his position, it then became a large factor that contributed to Nicholas’ downfall. The Country was ecstatic when the Tsar made the announcement that Russia was going to fight against Germany in WWI.
The Treaty of Versailles was the peace settlement signed after The First World War had ended in 1918. The Treaty was signed at the Versailles palace near Paris. The three most important politicians were David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau and Woodrow Wilson. Many wanted Germany smashed, others like Woodrow Wilson and Lloyd George were privately more cautions. Source: A In Source A it shows the three main politicians, Woodrow Wilson, Lloyd George and Clemenceau, a naked child crying (supposedly a German child), and it quotes at the bottom “The Tiger: ‘Curious!
Germany PAPER 1b – Germany Depth Study 1918-45 Revision Booklet Why did the Weimar Republic face so much opposition in Germany in the years 1919-23? The Treaty of Versailles stated that Germany must pay reparations to the Allies. In August 1923, a loaf of bread cost 3,465 marks. The Munich Putsch took place in 1923. Was the Weimar republic strong until the Wall Street Crash in 1929?