The Big Three
Who were the “Big Three” leaders at the Paris Peace Conference?
Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau
What article made Germany take full responsibility for WWI?
Article 231: War Guilt
What were two major financial consequences of WWI for countries like France and the UK?
Massive debts and economic strain
Which leader was known as “Le Tigre”?
Georges Clemenceau
How did Germans feel about the Treaty of Versailles?
They felt it was unfair and humiliating — a diktat.
Which country was NOT invited to the Paris Peace Conference?
Germany (and Russia)
What was Germany required to do under the treaty?
Pay reparations, disarm, give up colonies, and lose territory
What global pandemic followed WWI?
The Spanish Flu
What did Clemenceau want most from Germany?
Harsh punishment and security for France
What happened to Germany’s army under the treaty?
It was limited to 100,000 men with no air force or submarines.
What year was the TOV signed
1919
How many articles did the Treaty of Versailles have?
440
What caused inflation and resource shortages after the war 1?
War spending and loss of workforce
What was Lloyd George’s main goal for Britain?
A balanced peace allowing Germany to recover economically
What was the economic impact of reparations on Germany?
They caused huge debt, poverty, and inflation.
What did the phrase “You hold in your hands the future of the world” refer to?
The importance of the decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference
Which areas were returned to France after WWI?
Alsace and Lorraine
What shift in global power happened after WWI?
The U.S. became the leading financial power
What was Woodrow Wilson’s idealistic proposition for creating peace after World War I, and how was it expressed?
Wilson wanted a “just and lasting peace” based on fairness, self-determination, and cooperation — expressed through his Fourteen Points, including disarmament, free trade, and the League of Nations.
Why did France occupy Ruhr in 1923?
The French occupation of the Ruhr due to missed reparation payments.
What was a diktat in the context of the Treaty of Versailles?
A treaty imposed without discussion on the defeated country
What organization was proposed by Wilson to maintain peace?
The League of Nations
How did the Spanish Flu spread so widely after WWI?
War conditions—crowded camps, poor sanitation, and global troop movement
What phrase shows Lloyd George’s wish to punish Germany financially?
“Squeeze the German lemon until the pips squeak”
What was hyperinflation and how did it affect Germans?
The value of money collapsed — people needed wheelbarrows of cash for basic goods. Savings became worthless.