WORLD WAR I(1914-1918)

The Outcome

Of WWI

The Allies Win! In 1918, Germany accepted an armistice (an agreement to end the fighting) and the war was over

Paris Peace TalksThe “Big Four” met to discuss peace terms○Great Britain – wanted to protect

colonies, harsh punishment for Germany

○France – wanted to protect colonies, harsh punishment for Germany

○Italy – wanted colonies○The United States – wanted fair

treatment of Germany, self determination in colonized lands, League of Nations

Produced Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles Terms of the treaty:

Germany lost territory and coloniesThe German military was

weakenedGermany had to accept blame for

the warGermany had to pay

$33 billion in reparationsThe League of Nations was

created

Reasons for failure of the treaty:The U.S. never approved itGermans were very angry and bitter○Particularly over “war guilt” clause

Italy felt betrayed and cheatedEuropean colonies were not given independence

Creation of The League of Nations

The League of Nations: an international organization created after WWI to settle arguments between countries and prevent wars

Reasons for failure:The U.S. never joinedEvery nation had to agree on every issue

Couldn’t raise moneyCouldn’t raise an army to enforce rules

Didn’t prevent several wars/events that led to WWII