Woodrow Wilson Fights for Peace

1. What was Wilson's 14th Point?
Wilson's 14th point stated that there should be a league of nations that would address problems before they led to war.

2. What terms of the treaty specifically affected Germany?
This treaty said that Germany could not have an army of more than 100 thousand men, and it could be only for defense purposes. This reduced the size of their army drastically.
3. What were the weaknesses of the treaty?
-Forced Germany to take sole responsibility for the war, which made them pay lost of money which they did not have.
-Germany lost all colonies in the Pacific
4. Why did Henry Cabot Lodge object to the treaty?
He thought that it threatened the European policy of isolationism. He thought that the constitutional right of congress to declare war should be included in the treaty.
5. How did Wilson help bring about the Senate's rejection of the treaty?
He delivered too many speeches, and dropped 13 of the 14 points.
6. What circumstances at this time would eventually lead many Germans to support Adolf Hitler?
He jumped on the idea that they had not actually lost the war, because there was no definitive battle or treaty, it just ended. So he adopted the idea that they needed revenge, and at the time that sounded good to the Germans because they did not think they lost the war.
7. Who is George Clemenceau?
He was a french premier who was determined to stop further invasions of France by the Germans.
8. Who is David Lloyd George?
He was the British Prime minister. His slogan was, "MAKE GERMANY PAY"
9. Describe the participation of Russia at the peace conference.
Russia did not go to the peace conference.