World war i part 3
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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