Us Treaty of Versailles Quiz

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Answer the following questions for a QUIZ GRADE! Use your notes or a blue book to assist you.

THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES:

1. What was Wilson’s first goal in the Fourteen Points?

The idea of self-determination. Wilson was trying to be sure that all ethnic groups would have their own countries and rule themselves.

2. What was Wilson’s second goal in the Fourteen Points?

The idea of freedom of the seas. He did not want countries that were at war to be blockading other countries.

3. What was the last and most controversial goal of the Fourteen Points?

Collective security. This means that if one country was attacked, all the others would gang up on the attacker. This would prevent war. It was supposed to be done by the League of Nations.

4. What were some of Wilson’s unusual decisions in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles?

5. Who were the BIG FOUR?

Woodrow Wilson of the United State

David Lloyd George of Britain

Vittorio Orlando of Italy

Georges Clemenceau of France

6. How did Wilson’s goals differ from those of the other Allied leaders?

The french and English wanted to cripple the Germans completely so that they would never be able to wage war against them.

7. What happened to other countries after WWI?

saw drastic political, cultural, and social change across Europe, Asia, Africa, and even in areas outside those that were directly involved. Four empires collapsed due to the war, old countries were abolished, new ones were formed, boundaries were redrawn, international organizations were established, and many new and old ideologies took a firm hold in people's minds.

8. What date did the BIG FOUR sign the peace treaty?

1919

9. What changes did reservationists request before approving the treaty of Versailles?

10. Who were the irreconcilables and what did they believe? Who was the most outspoken of this group?...