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Which countries made up the Central Powers during World War I?
Which countries made up the Central Powers during World War I?
What event led to the United States entering World War I?
What event led to the United States entering World War I?
Which front saw very little movement in 1917, leading to the prevalence of trenches?
Which front saw very little movement in 1917, leading to the prevalence of trenches?
Which group of countries made up the Allied Powers during World War I?
Which group of countries made up the Allied Powers during World War I?
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What type of warfare prompted the United States to enter World War I?
What type of warfare prompted the United States to enter World War I?
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What was the most significant point in Wilson's 14 points?
What was the most significant point in Wilson's 14 points?
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Why did the United States not join the League of Nations?
Why did the United States not join the League of Nations?
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What was the outcome of the massive punishment set on Germany after World War I?
What was the outcome of the massive punishment set on Germany after World War I?
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What was the main reason for France and England ignoring most of Wilson's 14 points?
What was the main reason for France and England ignoring most of Wilson's 14 points?
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Why did the United States Congress largely vote against joining the League of Nations?
Why did the United States Congress largely vote against joining the League of Nations?
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What was the main reason for America's entry into WWI?
What was the main reason for America's entry into WWI?
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What was the main focus of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the main focus of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Who were the main leaders at the Paris Peace Conference known as the Big Four?
Who were the main leaders at the Paris Peace Conference known as the Big Four?
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What was the last clause of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the last clause of the Treaty of Versailles?
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What was the main reason for Japan's disappointment at the Paris Peace Conference?
What was the main reason for Japan's disappointment at the Paris Peace Conference?
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Study Notes
Treaty of Versailles and the Paris Peace Conference
- America entered WWI due to the sinking of the Lusitania and the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
- America's entry was significant due to its expanding manufacturing sector and fresh soldiers
- The Central Powers agreed to peace talks on November 11, 1918, a year and a half after America's entry
- The Paris Peace Conference in 1919 aimed to write a treaty to end WWI
- The main leaders at the conference were known as the Big Four, including leaders from the US, UK, Italy, and France
- The Treaty of Versailles focused on punishing Germany and limiting its post-war capabilities
- It included clauses on Germany's military size, weapons, territorial losses, and war reparations
- The last clause of the treaty was the formation of the League of Nations
- The Big Three (US, UK, France) made most decisions at the Peace Conference
- Multiple countries attended the conference with requests to be included in the treaty
- Japan's request for a racial equality clause was opposed by the Big Four, leading to their disappointment
- The Treaty of Versailles did not grant freedom to colonies like India or to people like Palestinians who helped defeat the Ottomans
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Test your knowledge of the Treaty of Versailles and the Paris Peace Conference with this quiz. Explore the key events, leaders, and provisions of the treaty that ended World War I, and its impact on global politics and history.
