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# Motives and Aims of the Big Three - Why Victors Didn't Get Everything - Justification of the Treaty at the Time - Impact on Germany up to 1937 The Treaty of Versailles raised several key questions: ## 1. Motives and Aims of the Big Three * **Wilson:** Sought a just peace based on self-determi...

# Motives and Aims of the Big Three - Why Victors Didn't Get Everything - Justification of the Treaty at the Time - Impact on Germany up to 1937 The Treaty of Versailles raised several key questions: ## 1. Motives and Aims of the Big Three * **Wilson:** Sought a just peace based on self-determination. * **Clemenceau:** Aimed to weaken Germany to prevent future threats. * **Lloyd George:** Balanced justice with British interests. ## 2. Why Victors Didn't Get Everything * Wilson's idealistic League of Nations faced opposition from Clemenceau. * War debts and territorial disputes led to compromises. * Fear of further instability limited punishments. ## 3. Justification of the Treaty at the Time * Punishing Germany for starting the war. * Securing lasting peace through territorial adjustments. * Establishing international organizations like the League of Nations. **Impact on Germany up to 1937:** The Treaty imposed harsh conditions.