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1 The Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles

2 Canada’s Hundred Days August 8 – November 11, 1918
130 km advance, 31, 537 prisoners captured Canadians ended the war at Mons, Belgium This is where Britain had begun fighting in 1914. How does this connect to people’s feelings about the war?

3 The end of the war – Germany sues for peace
All economies struggling to cope with war Germany worried about communism after Russia 1917 October 1918 – German government begins negotiations for armistice October 29th – German navy Mutinies November 9th – Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates New democratic republic declared in Germany November 11th – Armistice officially signed

4 TREATY OF VERSAILLES

5 Lloyd George, Orlando, Clemenceau, Wilson

6 Canada in Versailles Borden fights for Canada’s own seat at Peace conference and as signatory Saw it as reward and recognition for commitments and sacrifices in war Borden saw British control over policy to say that “a nation that is not a nation. It is about time to alter it.” Got own seat and separate signatory

7 Paris and Versailles All the major powers met in Paris to discuss what should happen in Europe. Losing powers not part of discussion. Different treaties for different nations. Treaty with Germany known as Treaty of Versailles. Starting point for discussion was US President Woodrow Wilson’s 14 points

8 Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
Freedom of the Seas An end to secret treaties Self-determination A League of Nations Free Trade

9 After the War With a partner decide what would be your general recommendations for installing lasting peace after this war? What should happen to Germany? What other ideas do you have for ensuring the peace will last? What are you predictions for what will happen?

10 Treaty of Versailles Clauses
Article 231: “War Guilt Clause” - Germany not allowed Air Force Small army allowed – 100,000 men to rpotect borders only Germany must give up land – A.L and DMZ in Rhineland). Poland created Germany must pay $65 billion dollars (equivalent today of $785 billion) Final payments were made in 2010

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12 Reparations being sent to France

13 The Aftermath of Versailles
USA rejects league of Nations Germany feels “stabbed in the back” Germans protest at the Reichstag in Berlin:

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