1. World War 1 Moment Project By: Christopher Pulcine

2. Thesis The US role after World War 1 was to form peace once again in the world after the destruction throughout Europe, and set an example after incorporating the 14 point system, Treaty of Versailles, and Paris Peace Conference. The US role after World War 1 was to form peace once again in the world after the destruction throughout Europe, and set an example after incorporating the 14 point system, Treaty of Versailles, and Paris Peace Conference.

3. Wilson’s 14 Points During Wilson’s 14 point address he perceived the causes for the world war by calling out for the abolishment of secret treaties, a reduction in armaments, an adjustment in colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and colonists, and freedom of the seas. During Wilson’s 14 point address he perceived the causes for the world war by calling out for the abolishment of secret treaties, a reduction in armaments, an adjustment in colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and colonists, and freedom of the seas. Written January 8, 1918 Written January 8, 1918

4. Situation- This is Wilson proposing his 14 point plan to congress. Situation- This is Wilson proposing his 14 point plan to congress. Format- Photograph Format- Photograph Appearance- Photo taken in congress. Appearance- Photo taken in congress.

5. Paris Peace Conference The Paris Peace Conference was an international meeting convened in January 1919 at Versailles just outside Paris. The purpose of this meeting was to establish the terms of peace just after WW1. The Paris Peace Conference was an international meeting convened in January 1919 at Versailles just outside Paris. The purpose of this meeting was to establish the terms of peace just after WW1. 30 Nations attended the meeting, and setting a foundation for the “Big Four” (Great Britain, France, Italy, and The United States). The “Big Four” would dominate the proceedings that led to the formulation of the Treaty of Versailles. 30 Nations attended the meeting, and setting a foundation for the “Big Four” (Great Britain, France, Italy, and The United States). The “Big Four” would dominate the proceedings that led to the formulation of the Treaty of Versailles.

6. Situation- Paris Peace Conference is being held, and 30 nations come to attend this great event. Format- Photo Photographer- Edward N. Jackson- A famous photographer who took many photographs for newspapers during WW1. Appearance- occurred in Versailles just outside of Paris. Significance- Represented the view inside the Paris Peace Conference.

7. Treaty of Versailles Document created during the Paris Peace Conference, which was a treaty that formed an agreement between the Allies. The treaty was mainly formed to know what to do with the central powers and how to punish them for their act of war. Countries such as Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. Document created during the Paris Peace Conference, which was a treaty that formed an agreement between the Allies. The treaty was mainly formed to know what to do with the central powers and how to punish them for their act of war. Countries such as Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. The Treaty of Versailles is also blamed for starting WW2 due to the fact the punishments were too harsh on the central powers forcing them to resort to war as their only option of freedom and peace. The Treaty of Versailles is also blamed for starting WW2 due to the fact the punishments were too harsh on the central powers forcing them to resort to war as their only option of freedom and peace. Was signed January 28,1919 Was signed January 28,1919

8. Place- Versailles, France Place- Versailles, France Photographer- Bundisherva Photographer- Bundisherva Format- Photo Format- Photo Appearance- Photo representing signing of treaty of Versailles Appearance- Photo representing signing of treaty of Versailles Significance- Showed the signing of the Treaty of Versailles among the “Big Four” Significance- Showed the signing of the Treaty of Versailles among the “Big Four”

9. Bibliograpy www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false& doc=62 www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false& doc=62 www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false& doc=62 www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false& doc=62 History.state.gov/milestone/1914- 1920/parispeace History.state.gov/milestone/1914- 1920/parispeace Library.thinkquest.org/CR0215466/treaty_of_v ersailles.htm Library.thinkquest.org/CR0215466/treaty_of_v ersailles.htm