Wilson, War and Peace 11.4.5 Analyze the political, economic and social ramifications of WWI on the Home Front EQ: What political, economic, and social effects did WWI have on the US?

The Treaty of Versailles, 1919 Fourteen Points Wilson’s plan for peace called for “Peace without Victory” end of secret treaties elimination of large armies open access to the ocean free trade return of lands to allies creation of new nations to reduce power of Germany free elections a League of Nations Germany surrendered because the plan did not call for harsh punishment of the losers

The Treaty of Versailles, 1919 Big Four the four victorious nations: US, Britain, France, and Italy they were out for blood these nations negotiated Germany’s surrender they rejected most of Wilson’s 14 Points Georges Clemenceau David Lloyd George Vittorio Orlando Woodrow Wilson

The Treaty of Versailles, 1919 League of Nations a world parliament to use peaceful solutions rather than war to resolve conflicts Wilson sacrificed most of the 14 Points to save the League it existed from 1919 to 1946 precursor to United Nations

The Treaty of Versailles, 1919 the allies rejected the 14 Points Germany was stripped of its territory and forced to pay $32 billion the problems created by this treaty led to WWII German depression and resentment will lead to the election of Hitler in the 1930s

The Treaty of Versailles, 1919 American Reaction to the Treaty Americans worried that joining the League would force us to fight future wars in Europe America rejected the treaty the League of Nations was too weak to be useful a weak League led to the rise of dictators and WWII Henry Cabot Lodge

Answers: 1. D 2. A