1. "The War to End All Wars"
Chapter 9 Section 3

2. President Wilson's WWI Goals
The 14 Points:
A peace plan that would prevent another World War
Promoted democracy and free trade
An International Peace Keeping Organization

3. Problems at the Paris Peace Talks
France & England want to punish the Germans for starting the war
Expected Germany to pay for war damages (reparations)
Sets stage for Hitler to take over Germany

4. The Treaty of Versailles
Austro-Hungarian Empire split into two
Germany loses land, colonies and has to pay heavy reparations
League of Nations formed (Wilson’s 14th point that called for a “general association of nations.”)
The League of Nations was a peace-keeping organization.

5. The League of Nations
The United States Senate NEVER ratifies the Treaty of Versailles. The U.S. wanted to stay free from foreign entanglements.
The U.S. NEVER joins League of Nations.
The U.S. negotiated separate peace agreements with the Central Powers
Americans were fearful of being pulled into too many foreign wars

6. The 1920 Election
Harding promises “a return to normalcy”