Transcript End of WWI
End of WWI Cost of War Fare November 11, 1918: Armistice Agreement to end fighting, like a treaty Human casualties of 8.5 million 17 million wounded Factories, homes, buildings destroyed Nations had tremendous war debts to repay Took out huge loans, sold bonds to finance Tripe Entente (Allies) Deaths Triple Alliance (Central) Deaths Treaty of Versailles The “Big Three” drew up the treaty David Lloyd George (representing GB) Georges Clemenceau (France) Woodrow Wilson (U.S.) Treaty of Versailles The Allies blamed Germany for the start of and severity of the war Why? Militarism (building up armaments which created tension) Trigger Happy Declaring war on Russia was seen as unnecessary Conflict between Austria/Hungary and Serbia could have been contained to Balkan region Russia was not intended to launch full war on Austria/Hungary – only support Serbia with money and arms. When Germany declared war, then a true war was launched… Treaty of Versailles Written at the Paris Peace Conference Boundaries/sovereignty restored and created Germany had to pay 33 billion dollars in reparations German military given size limitations Because of militarism Took away Germanys overseas territories Because of imperialism Additional results of war…. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 points Blueprint for peace negotiations Included ideas of freedom of the seas, open trade, removal of economic barriers League of Nations Included 40 nations These nations agreed to negotiate disputes rather than resort to war U.S. refused to join the League (did not want to commit to being involved in European tensions) Before…. After…. Results that will haunt…. Germans are extremely upset with Treaty of Versailles They were exceptionally nationalistic Economy was destroyed Felt like a little kid getting spanked. Didn’t think it was justified. Had to pay such big reparations, they had no money to rebuild themselves No one helped them rebuild No one helped them. They felt isolated – no one cares What will happen… Sense of German unity (why us? We need to band together! Help each other because no one else will help us! Long live Germany! We will survive!) Will lead to Fascism (right wing, conservative – go back to traditional ways – reactionary!) They need a strong leader. Someone to help life their spirits, rebuild their country and their economy, someone who can punish those who have harmed us….. Adolf Hitler Activity Read Wilson’s 14 Points on page 52 For each point identify if you believe they will work or not. Support your inference with past historical evidence If history repeats itself, identify when it first happened Exit Ticket What terms were present in the Treaty of Versailles? What is an armistice? Germany had to pay huge reparations, lost colonies, military downsized Agreement to end fighting Why did the U.S. Not join the league of nations? Did not want to commit to involvement in European problems