Wilson Fights for Peace Chapter 19 Section 4

14 Points (Wilson) Ø Speech to Congress (Jan 1918) Ø Plan for world peace

Paris Peace Conference Includes the Big Four: Wilson (US), George (G. Britain), Clemenceau (France),

Treaty of Versailles Ø Germany, Austria-Hungary & Russia lost territory Ø Germany could not

Treaty cont. Ø Reparations: payments to Allies for war damage l l Allies inflated

Ratification Battle Ø Senate Republicans oppose treaty; especially H. C. Lodge l l No

Consequences of WWI Ø War increases power of govt in US Ø Produced social

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Wilson Fights for Peace Chapter 19 Section 4

14 Points (Wilson) Ø Speech to Congress (Jan 1918) Ø Plan for world peace Ø Measures to prevent another war Ø Treatment of colonies & ethnic groups Ø League of Nations – international organization

Paris Peace Conference Includes the Big Four: Wilson (US), George (G. Britain), Clemenceau (France), & Orlando (Italy) Ø Does not include Central Powers, Russia & smaller Allies Ø Wilson wants peace, other want revenge Ø

Treaty of Versailles Ø Germany, Austria-Hungary & Russia lost territory Ø Germany could not have an army Ø 9 new nations were created

Treaty cont. Ø Reparations: payments to Allies for war damage l l Allies inflated amount 1923: decided Germany owed $33 billion Ø War-guilt cause – Germany is to blame for war Ø League of Nations formed

Ratification Battle Ø Senate Republicans oppose treaty; especially H. C. Lodge l l No Republicans in delegation Fear of losing diplomatic independence Ø Wilson appeals to public w/speaking tour; refuses to compromise Ø Treaty is never ratified; US signs separate treaty w/Germany in 1921

Consequences of WWI Ø War increases power of govt in US Ø Produced social change for women & African Americans Ø Europe is devastated – instability & violence Ø Set stage for Hitler