The Legacy of World War I Mr. Leasure December 2013 Harrison Career Center

WILSON’S FOURTEEN POINTS

Wilson’s Fourteen Points In January 1918, President Wilson (D) spoke to Congress about his goals for peace.In January 1918, President Wilson (D) spoke to Congress about his goals for peace. This was ten months before the end of the war.This was ten months before the end of the war.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points His statement became known as the Fourteen Points.His statement became known as the Fourteen Points.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points The speech called for:The speech called for: smaller military forces,smaller military forces, an end to secret treaties,an end to secret treaties, freedom of the seas,freedom of the seas, and free trade.and free trade.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points It also called for the changes in national boundaries.It also called for the changes in national boundaries. Most of these changes gave independence to peoples formerly ruled by Austria-Hungary or the Ottoman Empire.Most of these changes gave independence to peoples formerly ruled by Austria-Hungary or the Ottoman Empire.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points For President Wilson (D), the Fourteenth Point mattered most.For President Wilson (D), the Fourteenth Point mattered most. He called for an association of nations to peacefully settle disputes.He called for an association of nations to peacefully settle disputes.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points This association was to become the League of Nations.This association was to become the League of Nations.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points President Wilson (D) believed the acceptance of his Fourteen Points by all parties would bring about what he called a “peace without victory”.President Wilson (D) believed the acceptance of his Fourteen Points by all parties would bring about what he called a “peace without victory”.

THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES (1919)

The Treaty of Versailles President Wilson (D) led the delegation to the peace conference in France.President Wilson (D) led the delegation to the peace conference in France. Through many Europeans considered him to be a hero, conference leaders did not.Through many Europeans considered him to be a hero, conference leaders did not.

The Treaty of Versailles The leaders of Britain, France, and Italy did not share Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory”.The leaders of Britain, France, and Italy did not share Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory”. They wanted Germany to pay heavily for it’s part in the war.They wanted Germany to pay heavily for it’s part in the war.

The Treaty of Versailles The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept full blame for the war.The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept full blame for the war. Germany was stripped of its colonies and most of its armed forcesGermany was stripped of its colonies and most of its armed forces

The Treaty of Versailles It was also burdened with $33 BILLION in reparations.It was also burdened with $33 BILLION in reparations. Reparations are money that a defeated nation pays for the destruction caused by the war.Reparations are money that a defeated nation pays for the destruction caused by the war.

The Treaty of Versailles The treaty also divided up the empires of Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans.The treaty also divided up the empires of Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans. It created Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia and recognized Poland’s independence.It created Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia and recognized Poland’s independence.

The Treaty of Versailles President Wilson (D) managed to include the League of Nation’s in the treaty.President Wilson (D) managed to include the League of Nation’s in the treaty. He believed the League would keep the peace in the world.He believed the League would keep the peace in the world.

The Treaty of Versailles The American people were not ready for more foreign commitments.The American people were not ready for more foreign commitments. The U.S. did not ratify the treaty. The League of Nations was formed without the U.S.The U.S. did not ratify the treaty. The League of Nations was formed without the U.S.

The Treaty of Versailles The war and Treaty of Versailles failed to make Europe “safe for democracy”.The war and Treaty of Versailles failed to make Europe “safe for democracy”.

The Treaty of Versailles In the next decades, Germany’s resentment for the treaty grew.In the next decades, Germany’s resentment for the treaty grew. The treaty planted the seeds of World War II, an even more deadly conflict to come.The treaty planted the seeds of World War II, an even more deadly conflict to come.

Effects of WWI on Europe Review Immediate Effects Revolution in RussiaRevolution in Russia Allied VictoryAllied Victory Destruction in EuropeDestruction in Europe Long-Term Effects Breakup of EmpiresBreakup of Empires Formation of League of NationsFormation of League of Nations Resentments leading to World War IIResentments leading to World War II