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The Paris Peace Conference: Wilson's Vision vs. Allies' Goals Post-WWI

After World War I, the Paris Peace Conference brought together leaders such as President Wilson, George of Great Britain, and Clemenceau of France to negotiate peace. Wilson aimed to establish the League of Nations to foster international cooperation, while other leaders sought to punish Germany. Despite his efforts to include the League in the Treaty of Versailles, the U.S. Senate ultimately rejected the treaty, leading to the League's weakness and failure to prevent future conflicts. This critical period highlights the challenges of achieving lasting peace among divergent national interests.

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The Paris Peace Conference: Wilson's Vision vs. Allies' Goals Post-WWI

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  1. Focus • After World War I, the Allies met in Paris to discuss a peace treaty. President Wilson wanted to create a League of Nations to settle disputes, but was denied by the Senate.

  2. Review • 1. Describe the purpose of the Selective Service Act. • 2. Explain how Liberty Bonds helped the war effort. • 3. What is the purpose of rationing during wartime? • 4. What was the issue in the court case Schenck v. U.S., and how did the Supreme Court decide the case?

  3. Paris Peace Conference • In 1919, the “Big Three” met in Paris to discuss peace after WWI • Wilson (U.S.), George (Great Britain), Clemenceau (France)

  4. Paris Peace Conference • Allies have different goals: • George/Clemenceau want to punish Germany, take away its war-making capabilities • Wilson wants to establish a lasting peace among nations

  5. Fourteen Points • Wilson outlines his plan for peace, Fourteen Points: • No secret alliances • Freedom of the seas • Self-determination for all nations • League of Nations

  6. League of Nations • Wilson wanted to create a League of Nations: • Purpose: • international peacekeeping organization • Settle disputes without war • In the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson gave up all other points in order to include the League of Nations • The Senate needed to ratify the treaty for it to go into effect

  7. Opposition to the League • Many Republican Senators opposed the League: • Isolationism feared it would get U.S. involved in more war

  8. Failure to Ratify Treaty • The Senate does not ratify the Treaty • The U.S. does not join the League of Nations • League is weak and unable to stop Hitler in the 1930s

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