Ch. 25: The Treaty of Versailles: To Ratify or Reject? Unit 7: WWI Ch. 25: The Treaty of Versailles: To Ratify or Reject? Essential ?: Should the United States have ratified or rejected the Treaty of Versailles?

Wilson’s Vision President Wilson wanted to ensure lasting peace Created his 14 pts Place “Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points” on the left side of your notes (pg. 317) Wilson made history by traveling abroad while in office What mistake did he make that led to problems ratifying the treaty in Congress? Only took 1 Rep. delegate w/ him

The Treaty Who attended the peace conference? Big 4: Wilson – U.S. George – G.B. Clemenceau – France Orlando – Italy Who did not attend the peace conference? The Central powers & Russia What did the treaty do to Germany? Reduced army War-guilt clause Reparations Lost territory Was the League of Nations written in? Yes When was the treaty signed? June 18th, 1919 (war began in 1914)

Ratifying the treaty in U.S. **Remember: in matters of foreign relations (like treaties) the Senate must approve w/ 2/3rds vote** Who were reservationists? Would vote for treaty but wanted amendments Wanted to change part of League of Nations agreement that would obligate U.S. to support other countries Who were irreconcilables? Would not vote for treaty if it had anything to do w/ League of Nations Who were internationalists? In favor of treaty & in full support of League of Nations Does the treaty get ratified? No Separate treaty was signed in 1921 & U.S. did not join League of Nations