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What was the primary goal of Woodrow Wilson in relation to the causes of war?
What was the primary goal of Woodrow Wilson in relation to the causes of war?
Which leader was known for their uncompromising attitude during negotiations?
Which leader was known for their uncompromising attitude during negotiations?
What was a key idea presented in Wilson's 14 Points?
What was a key idea presented in Wilson's 14 Points?
What was the impact of the war on French military casualties?
What was the impact of the war on French military casualties?
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Why did Lloyd George express caution regarding a weak Germany?
Why did Lloyd George express caution regarding a weak Germany?
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Study Notes
Allied Leaders and Their Aims
- Great Britain: Led by David Lloyd George, aiming for a "fair but just" peace, but concerned about a weak Germany impacting trade. Public opinion favored punishing Germany.
- USA: Led by Woodrow Wilson, an internationalist advocating for the 14 Points, including self-determination and a League of Nations, seeking to address the causes of war. Joined the war in April 1917. Wilson's ambition was to correct war issues.
- France: Led by Georges Clemenceau, an uncompromising leader focused on French security, reparations from Germany, and a weakened German military. France suffered significant losses including 1.3 million military deaths and 700,000 widows, as well as 500,000 destroyed homes and 7,000 sq km of devastated land. Clemenceau's experience included two wars within fifty years, particularly the Franco-Prussian War.
- Italy: Led by Vittorio Orlando.
Wilson's Fourteen Points
- Wilson promoted self-determination for nations, meaning they should be self-governing rather than part of an empire.
- His 14th Point proposed a League of Nations.
Costs of War for Allied Powers
- Great Britain: Spent approximately £10 billion, largely borrowed from the USA and incurred 1 million military deaths.
- USA: Suffered approximately 116,000 military casualties.
- France: Experienced 1.3 million military deaths, 700,000 widows, 500,000 destroyed homes, and 7,000 sq km of devastated land.
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Description
This quiz explores the perspectives and goals of key Allied leaders during World War I, including David Lloyd George, Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, and Vittorio Orlando. Understand the political motivations and strategies behind their decisions, as well as the implications of Wilson's Fourteen Points. Test your knowledge on this pivotal era in history.
