1. Today’s Agenda (3/30/10):  Discussion  Notes on the end of World War One

2. Let’s Discuss…  How did so many believe this was the War to end all Wars?  Do you believe it is possible to prevent war? Why or why not?  Knowing what you know about World War One, what are some ways World War Two could have been prevented?

3. Section 4

4. Learning Targets  I can describe the outcome of World War One  I can evaluate the effectiveness of the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

5.  Allies dictate harsh terms on the defeated powers, especially Germany

6.  U.S. President Wilson  French ruler Georges Clemenceau  David Lloyd George of Britain  Vittorio Orlando of Italy  Notably left out: Japan

7.  Wilson proposes Fourteen Points – outline for world peace  Calls for free trade and end to secret alliances, military buildups

8.  Promotes self determination – right of people to govern their own nations  Envisions international peace keeping body to settle world disputes

9.  Britain and France want to punish Germany for starting the war.  Allies make Germany sign the Treaty of Versailles.

10.  Creates League of Nations.  Germany must pay for all the damage the war caused.

11.  League will rule German colonies until they can be made independent.

12.  Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottomans all lose land  Russia loses land and new countries form in SE Europe

13.  Treaty creates feelings of deep bitterness on both sides  Germans feel bitter at harsh peace they must accept

14.  Americans refuse to sign treaty, oppose League of Nations.

15. ₦ Japan and Italy are not rewarded for their help against the Central Powers.