The Treaty of Versailles Clemenceau Wilson and Lloyd

The Treaty of Versailles • Clemenceau, Wilson and Lloyd George met to determine the terms of Germany’s surrender of WWI, Germany was not allowed to give their thoughts • Many different opinions meant that the leaders had to be willing to make compromises • They agreed that Germany should be punished but also that the Treaty should ensure future world peace

The Treaty of Versailles • The Big 3 decided on TRAWL – Territory – Reparations – Armaments – War Guilt – League of Nations

The Treaty of Versailles • Territory – Goal: Reduce Germany’s power by taking away land – German’s land colonies given to Poland, Denmark, France and Belgium – Rhineland, Saar and Alsace-Loraine given to Franceresource and industry rich areas

The Treaty of Versailles • Reparations – Goal: Make Germany pay economically for WWI – Germany had to pay to rebuild damaged land buildings to France and Belgium – Germany was unable to pay, pushed their country into a deep depression – Germany tried to print more money to help its economy…hyperinflation. Hurt economy even more

The Treaty of Versailles • Armament – Goal: Reduce Germany’s military to prevent them from starting another war – Limit of 100, 000 German soldiers – No Air Force, limited Navy – Rhineland (border with France) demilitarized to ensure the safety of France

The Treaty of Versailles • War Guilt – Goal: Make sure the world knows that Germany is responsible for WWI – Germany was forced to take blame for causing WWI – This part of the Treaty humiliated the Germans and caused resentment towards Britain, France and the U. S. – “War Guilt Clause” justified the punishments to Germany in the treaty

The Treaty of Versailles • League of Nations – Goal: Prevent another World War through diplomacy – Plan set up by Woodrow Wilson – Group of nations set up to discuss world events and work for world peace – Germany was not allowed to join the League