Wilson & Idealism
This term describes Wilson’s belief that peace could be achieved through cooperation and moral leadership.
Idealism
This treaty officially ended World War I with Germany.
Treaty of Versailles
What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?
Prevent future wars
This senator led the opposition to the Treaty of Versailles.
Henry Cabot Lodge
What does it mean to ratify a treaty?
to officially approve a treaty
This was Wilson’s plan for peace after World War I.
Fourteen Points
This clause forced Germany to accept full blame for the war.
war-guilt clause
This concept meant an attack on one nation would be considered an attack on all.
collective security
This Senate group completely rejected the treaty.
Irreconcilables
Name ONE reason the U.S. failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
League of Nations
Article X
Senate opposition
Wilson believed democracies were less likely to do this.
Go to war
This required Germany to pay massive amounts of money for war damages.
reparations
This article caused the most controversy in the U.S. Senate.
Article X
This Senate group wanted to approve the treaty with changes.
Reservationists
Explain Henry Cabot Lodge’s main concern in ONE sentence.
The league threatened US sovereignty and Congress's power to declare war
Wilson believed lasting peace could be maintained through this type of international cooperation.
collective security
Name ONE way Germany was militarily restricted.
listed army/ no Air Force/ demilitarized Rhineland
Why did many senators oppose Article X?
it could force the US into war without Congress's approval
What was Wilson’s biggest political mistake regarding the treaty?
He refused to compromise
How did the rejection of the treaty affect U.S. foreign policy?
the US turned towards isolationism
This international organization was the most important part of Wilson’s peace plan.
League of Nations
Why did the Treaty of Versailles create resentment in Germany?
harsh punishment, economic damage, humiliation
Name TWO weaknesses of the League of Nations.
no army, no enforcement power, US didnt join, depended on cooperation
Why did Wilson’s illness matter politically?
he lost influence and could not lead the fight for ratification
Name THREE reasons the U.S. failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
League of Nations
Article X
Senate opposition
Wilson refused compromise