1. The Treaty of Versailles and the impact of War

2. Paris Peace Conference Dominated by Big 4 Dominated by Big 4 - US: Wilson - GB: George - France: Clemenceau - Italy: Orlando Central Powers not invited Central Powers not invited

3. What were the major ideas of Wilson’s 14 Points?

4. 14 Points - self-determination: the right of the people to rule themselves - League of Nations: nations come together to settle disputes, protect democracy, and prevent war!

5. How did Wilson’s views compare with the other Allied Powers? Wilson Ensure war never occurs again Ensure war never occurs again Allied Powers Punish Germany! Punish Germany!

6. Remember the Causes of this War!

7. What are the major ideas adopted in the Treaty of Versailles?

8. #1 The Germans must take the blame for the war! Attacks

9. # 2 Germany must disarm its military forces Attacks

10. #3 German colonies were taken and the size of Germany was reduced Attacks

12. #4 Germany must pay reparations to Allied Powers $32 billion (roughly equivalent to $393.6 Billion US Dollars as of 2005)

15. Which ideas of Wilson’s were included in the Treaty of Versailles?

17. What is the impact of the Treaty of Versailles?

18. Hitler’s Rise to power and WWII

19. Questions?