The War Ends 1918
Exhaustion German morale continued to collapse after the U.S. joined the war… No food or supplies Realized they could not win Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated and fled the country
End of War German government asked Allies for an armistice Agreement to end fighting (cease-fire) 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918 Delegates met several months later to negotiate a peace treaty
Paris peace conference: The “BIG THREE” Great Britain: David Lloyd George Citizens wanted to punish Germany DLG didn’t want to be too harsh France: Georges Clemenceau Wanted to harshly punish Germany and prevent them from ever starting another war United States: Woodrow Wilson 14 Pts. “Peace without victory” Wanted a League of Nations
Treaty of Versailles (1919) Main themes: Punish Germany harshly Grant independence to many countries In what ways was Germany punished by the Treaty of Versailles? Define “mandates” – territories administered by other countries
“Moral Suasion” Caption: "The Rabbit “Moral Suasion” Caption: "The Rabbit. 'My offensive equipment being practically nil, it remains for me to fascinate him with the power of my eye.'"
Other problems… Many people were handicapped for life Famine Pandemic diseases Debt Widespread structural and environmental damage Anger and cynicism…