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PEACE AND THE EFFECTS OF THE WAR
FOCUS QUESTION: How was peace negotiated and what were the effects of World War I?
AMERICA LEADS THE CHARGE AT THE END OF 1917
Russia signs a peace with Germany
Germans shift full attention to France
US helps to push Germans back
American Engineers at the Battle of Saint-
Mihiel
GERMANY COLLAPSES AND THE AFTERMATH Nov. 3, 1918: Austria-
Hungary surrenders German troops rebel
too exhausted to fight
Nov. 9 Socialist leaders seize Berlin and Kaiser gives up throne
Nov. 11 at 11pm armistice signed. World War I ends
VIDEO: ARMISTICE & WILSON’S 14 POINTS
When did World War I end and who asked for peace?
FINAL TOLL OF WAR
Involved 30 nations
26 million deaths 20 million
wounded 10 million
refugees Estimated cost -
$350 billion
THE PEACE CONFERENCE
Russia and Central Powers left out
“Big Four”: Clemenceau- France George V - Britain Vittorio Orlando- Italy
Wilson gives up most of 14 points settles for the League of Nations
The Big Four
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
What is it? A group of countries that provide a forum (place) for nations to discuss their problems with each other without war.
Who opposed it? Conservatives- especially Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Why? Afraid it would draw America in to future wars. Most Americans wanted to be isolationist again
U.S. never joins the League of Nations ~ it is very unsuccessful!
WILSON’S 14 POINTS No secret treaties Freedom of the seas Tariffs among nations
should be lowered Arms should be
reduced Colonial policies
should consider the interests of colonial people The Big Four
TREATY OF VERSAILLES The Great Hall of Palace of
Versailles (France) June 28th, 1919 9 New nations (Poland, Czech.,
Yugoslavia) Germany returns Alsace-
Lorraine to France Germany’s army reduced to
100,000 Germany pay $33 billion in war
reparation Germany sign war guilt clause
Before and After
WEAKNESSES OF THE TREATY
Humiliated Germany – depression hits – rise of Adolf Hitler
Russia ignored
EFFECTS OF THE WAR AT HOME What effects did
the flu epidemic have on the US?
1.The Flu Epidemic
¼ US population affected; 500,000 die
EFFECTS OF THE WAR
2. The “Red Scare” Fear of communism &
revolution in the US
EFFECTS OF THE WAR
3. Great Migration: Many African Americans leave the south looking for jobs in the north
4.19th Amendment: Women get right to vote
5.The US becomes economic center of the world
NOW, BY YOURSELF:
Complete the back side of today’s notes handout.
WITH YOUR PARTNER:
Complete the WWI Review Handout
DON’T FORGET:
Unit 6 Test Tomorrow Unit 6 Study Guide & Extra Credit Due
Tomorrow First grade of 4th quarter- you want to start
out strong
BIG IDEAS
Imperialism – Presidents, Places, Why??? Spanish-American War- Causes, Events,
Effects World War I- Causes in Europe + Why the
U.S. eventually enters World War I- Homefront Impact? Minority
Groups? Power of Government? World War I- Effect of US Entry + New Style
of Fighting World War I- How does the war end?
Problems with the Treaty of Versailles?