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The End of World War I: Impact, Peace, and Consequences

Explore the aftermath of World War I, examining its global impact, the pursuit of peace, and the implications of the Treaty of Versailles. Learn about the major players, the pivotal events, and the lasting effects on nations and empires. Dive into discussions on blame, punishments, and the quest for lasting peace through the League of Nations.

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The End of World War I: Impact, Peace, and Consequences

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  1. Intro to 28.5 End of War and Peace • In groups: discuss • 1. As an Allied power- what do you want for yourselves? • 2. How do you want to deal with the Central powers? • Is there ONE to blame? Punish?

  2. 28.5 Peace at Last • I. America Enters War • Summarize American impact on war – • Morale, resources, men • II Total War • A. define – • All people and resources put to war effort • B. examples- • Large military, taxes, war bonds, rationing, ban strikes, limit free press, women in work place

  3. III Global War • A. Asian and African colonies of Europe gave………and expected……. • Service in war ; citizenship or inedpendence • B. Europeans deceived Arabs – • Expect independence from Ottoman Empire but got Sykes-Picot Agreement • British and French agree to divide Ottoman Empire among selves.

  4. End of War Nov 9, 1918 – Kaiser William II abdicates Nov 11, 1918 – armistice - • - Effects of War • - Restoring the Peace – • Wilson – US President • 14 Points- Think of what started the war and what led to its escalation Freedom of seas, limit arms, end secret alliances, League of Nations

  5. C. Britain’s main concern – • Control of seas and trade • D. France’s main concern – • Demand reparations • Both wanted to punish Germany – but Wilson did not.

  6. Paris Peace Conference • 5 separate treaties to deal w/ Central Powers • Big Four Orlando Lloyd George Clemenceau Wilson

  7. You Are Not Welcome • Russia • Future problems? • Central Powers • Future problems?

  8. Wilson’s main concern- • League of Nations

  9. Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919

  10. Results for Germany • Disarmament • Ban draft and major weapons • Reduce size of land • Renounce Brest-Litovsk • Give up colonies as mandates for the Allies • Reparations • Take blame

  11. Future Impact of Versailles ?

  12. Results for Austria-Hungary- • Empire is broken up

  13. What a difference 4 years makes!3 Empires Lost : Germany, A-H, Ottoman Empire

  14. Results for Serbs • …= Yugoslavia • Results for Middle East. • From Ottoman control to European Control …..think of impact on today……..

  15. Australia (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • Austria-Hungary (click here)Entered the war on 28 July 1914 • Belgium (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • Bulgaria (click here)Entered the war on 12 October 1915 • Canada (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • Czechoslovakia (click here)N/A • Croatia (click here)N/A • France (click here)Entered the war on 3 August 1914 • Germany (click here)Entered the war on 1 August 1914 • Greece (click here)Entered the war on 29 June 1917 • India (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • Ireland (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • Italy (click here)Entered the war on 23 May 1915

  16. Japan (click here)Entered the war on 23 August 1914 • Netherlands (click here)Neutral Power • New Zealand (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • Ottoman Empire (click here)Entered the war on 31 October 1914 • Poland (click here)N/A • Romania (click here)Entered the war on 27 August 1916 • Russia (click here)Entered the war on 1 August 1914 • Serbia (click here)Entered the war on 28 July 1914 • South Africa (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • United Kingdom (click here)Entered the war on 4 August 1914 • United States of America (click here)Entered the war on 6 April 1917

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