Wilson’s Fourteen Points (p. 714) Which of Wilson’s points addressed the causes of World War I? (Write the point instead of just listing the number) CAUSES: Wilson’s Fourteen Points WORLD WAR I Imperialism Adjustment of colonial claims that were fair to both imperialist powers and the colonial peoples Nationalism Removal of economic barriers and tariffs Militarism -Reduction of National Armaments -Freedom of the seas for all nations Alliances No secret treaties and Establishment of association of nations to keep the peace and protect large and small states alike Paris Peace Conference (p. 717-718) •What countries were known as the “Big Four”? Great Britain, France, Italy and the U.S.

•List the four causes for the new and confusing political situations: -Republics had replaced monarchies in Austria-Hungary, Germany and Russia -The Ottoman Empire was on the brink of collapse. -Various ethnic groups pressed for independence, self-government and unified states. -The spirit of nationalism grew in colonies overseas.

•What five countries wanted a piece (territory) of Germany?

The Armistice Define: An agreement to stop the fighting When: 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918 List the four terms—Germany was required to do the following: -cancel treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Russia -give up a large part of its fleet, including all submarines -turn over much of its munitions and release war prisoners •The allies would occupy German territory west of the Rhine River

The Treaty of Versailles

(The peace treaty with Germany- p. 718-719) Identify the four consequences or punishments placed on Germany:

Consequences/Punishments

•List the four consequences placed on Germany-include military restrictions

•List the complaints that Germany had toward the plan

1) Made Germany admit that it was guilty for starting the war and must alone pay reparations

-Objected to paying reparations. The treaty did not specifically state how much Germany had to pay

2) Took large chunks of territory from Germany

France, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain and Japan.

What Kind of Peace? Conflicting Viewpoints President Wilson vs. Clemenceau & the Allies •Describe the differences between their goals for peace President Believed the peace settlement should be fair Wilson and not so harsh that it would start future wars. Clemenceau They felt hatred toward Germany and believed that & the other Germany started the war and should pay for it. They believed that the only way for lasting peace allies was to prevent Germany from becoming powerful again. To guarantee France’s future security, Clemenceau wanted to break up Germany and have Allied forces occupy various regions.

Objections by the Germans

3) Placed restrictions on the German Government 4) Provided for the formation of a League of Nations Military restrictions on Germany: -abolish draft -allowed army of only 100,000 -not allowed to manufacture military equipment and could only have a few warships and subs.

-Denied that Germany alone was responsible for starting the war -Objected to losing territory