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1 The War Ends 1918

2 Exhaustion German morale continued to collapse after the U.S. joined the war… No food or supplies Realized they could not win Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated and fled the country

3 End of War German government asked Allies for an armistice
Agreement to end fighting (cease-fire) 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918 Delegates met several months later to negotiate a peace treaty

4 Paris peace conference: The “BIG THREE”
Great Britain: David Lloyd George Citizens wanted to punish Germany DLG didn’t want to be too harsh France: Georges Clemenceau Wanted to harshly punish Germany and prevent them from ever starting another war United States: Woodrow Wilson 14 Pts. “Peace without victory” Wanted a League of Nations

5 Treaty of Versailles (1919)
Main themes: Punish Germany harshly Grant independence to many countries In what ways was Germany punished by the Treaty of Versailles? Define “mandates” – territories administered by other countries

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8 “Moral Suasion” Caption: "The Rabbit
“Moral Suasion” Caption: "The Rabbit. 'My offensive equipment being practically nil, it remains for me to fascinate him with the power of my eye.'"

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10 Other problems… Many people were handicapped for life Famine
Pandemic diseases Debt Widespread structural and environmental damage Anger and cynicism…

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