OBJ Evaluate the fairness of the Treaty of Versailles The End of the War OBJ Evaluate the fairness of the Treaty of Versailles

Bellringer Study the map on the next slide and note the changes that occurred to political boundaries between the beginning of WWI and the Treaty of Versailles. Why did these changes take place?

Intro What is the current global peace keeping organization? Is it effective?

The End of WWI Armistice (end to fighting) begins at 11 o’clock on Nov. 11, 1918 (What do we now celebrate on Armistice Day?)

Veteran’s Day!

The League of Nations Wilson’s Fourteen Points Vision for World Peace Elimination of the causes of war: Secret Diplomacy The Arms Race Violations of Freedom of Seas Trade Barriers

Self Determination League of Nations = international peacekeeping organization Americans liked Allies opposed

The Paris Peace Conference Setting – ethnic groups fighting for independence Russia a mess Italy, GB and France had own agenda

BIG FOUR = George, Sonnino, Wilson and Clemenceau Wilson’s compromised other points for LEAGUE OF NATIONS Italy, GB and France wanted reparations (payments for damages caused by war – wanted Germany to pay)

Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919 Mandate System created for the Middle East New Nations created

Germany lost a great deal of territory (Alsace Lorraine and Saar) Germany - $33 billion in reparations Germany – forced to sign the War Guilt Clause League of Nations created

Treaty in the Senate Rejected 2 times Why? Congress afraid of losing sovereignty

Global Impact of the War 8.5 million dead in battle 21 million wounded Influenza Epidemic – 27 million killed in 1918-1919 Inflation Lack of Goods

Balfour Declaration Promised the British support for a Jewish state in Israel

Closure Was the Treaty of Versailles a just (fair) document? Why/why not?

HW Study for imperialism/WWI Jeopardy!