The Cost of War

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The Cost of War

• The Results and Effects of WWI

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Preview

• Today, we will see
• The wake of World War I, arguably the biggest
  event in world history until that time.
• The attempt to fix the world and establish a
  lasting peace.

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The World in 1918

• 8.5 Million Dead
• 20 Million Wounded
• Widespread destruction of Europe
• Disillusionment of governments
• Influenza Pandemic
• A contagious disease that spreads over large
  areas.
• Kills 20 Million Worldwide

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The Paris Peace Conference

• The Big Three
• David Lloyd George (G.B.)
• Georges Clemenceau (France)
• Woodrow Wilson (U.S.)
• The Fourteen Points
• Wilsons plan to ensure lasting peace following
  World War I.

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The Fourteen Points

• Self-determination
• The right for people to choose their own form of
  government.
• Problems?
• Freedom of the seas and free trade
• Reduction in arms
• An end to secret treaties
• League of Nations
• International peace-keeping organization

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Europe in 1914
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Europe in 1919
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The Treaty of Versailles

• The treaty signed in 1919 that attempted to
  create a lasting peace based on
  self-determination.
• Created new republics in Eastern Europe.
• Set Up Mandates for the Allies
• Territories administered by Western powers until
  strong enough to stand on their own.

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The Treaty of Versailles

• Germanythe Scapegoat
• Reparations
• Repayment for damages incurred during the war.
• Reduced in size
• Forced to take full blame for the war
• Looks for someone else to blame

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Fallout of Versailles

• Widespread Discontent
• GermanyReparations and blame too harsh
• RussiaLost territory to self-determination
• ItalyDidnt get territory it thought it would
• The countries that didnt get self-determination
  wanted independence
• The U.S. Senate doesnt even ratify it

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Review

• What were the problems facing world leaders after
  World War I?
• How did the Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty
  of Versailles attempt to fix these problems?
• Successful?