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The Impact of Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles on Post-War Peace

After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson advocated for his Fourteen Points to establish lasting peace, emphasizing self-determination, fair trade, and the formation of the League of Nations. While the U.S. prospered, Europe suffered extensive destruction. The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany and reshaped global politics. Despite Wilson's push for democracy and collaboration, U.S. Senate rejection of the Treaty meant the country did not join the League, leading to a complex legacy of international relations and future conflicts.

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The Impact of Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles on Post-War Peace

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  1. Establishing Peace 11.5

  2. U.S. was happy no destruction on their land; but lives lost • Europe was pretty much destroyed • Worried about Russian communism spreading War is Costly

  3. Wanted war to never happen again • Not so harsh on Central Powers Wilson’s Fourteen Points

  4. Future of specific nations and regions • More freedom for ships to travel anywhere • Smaller armies and navies • Lower tariffs (taxes) • Fair settlement of colonial demands • End secret alliances between countries Fourteen Point Summary

  5. PEOPLE should decide own political status, not politicians Self-Determination

  6. Congress of nations formed to settle international disputes and maintain peace and security • Pre-United Nations League of Nations

  7. Want Germany to pay for what they did and never grow into a bigger political power Allies Disagree

  8. First time a sitting president went to Europe • No Central Power leaders were invited • U.S., Britain, France, and Italy attended Paris Peace Conference

  9. Wilson stressed peace and democracy from 14 Points • Britain wanted to maintain land and trade interests • France wanted Germany severely punished • Italy wanted the land promised to them when joined Ally side • All wanted Germany to pay for damages Disagreement

  10. Germany would pay for damages • Germany gave up some land • Self-Determination was used to some degree • New countries were formed • Central Powers had to surrender control of their colonies to Allies Treaty of Versailles

  11. FORMATION OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS • U.S., Great Britain, France, Italy, and Japan • Newly formed independent nations also • NO CENTRAL POWERS • Impose penalties from International Courts Wilson’s Biggest Prize

  12. U.S. Senate did not agree with Treaty of Versailles • Mainly because of U.S. joining an alliance with Europe where we would have to fight; U.S. Republicans were isolationists! (Wilson was a Democrat) • Charge led by Henry Cabot Lodge Wait a Minute!!

  13. Spoke around the U.S. to try to convince Republicans to pass it; but then suffered stroke which slowed him but Wilson still did not budge Wilson Does Not Budge

  14. Wilson and the U.S. did not join League of Nations • Had to sign separate peace treaties with Germany and Austria-Hungary U.S. Senate Rejects Treaty

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