1. World War I
The war to End all Wars?

2. Paris Peace Confererence

3. Paris Peace Conference
US participation in the war helped bring it to a close.
Wilson proposed 14 points that declare the US aims for participation.
These proposals become the basis for discussion at the Paris Peace Conference.

4. Treaty of Versailles Successes Failures
Formation of the League of Nations
National self-determination for Europeans
Failures
Harsh treatment of Germany
Guilt-clause
Reparations
Loss of colonies and land
Imperial powers do not give national self- determination to their colonies
US does not join the League