Treaty of Versailles and the League of

NationsAPUSH DAY 69 / Feb. 26, 2014

1. How was the U.S. involved in WWI?

2. How would you describe the “home front” in the United States during WWI?

Warm Up Discussion

The armistice ending the war was signed on Nov. 11, 1918

Paris Peace Conference began in 1919◦ Conference dominated by England, France, Italy,

and the United States ◦ French want to punish Germany as much as

possible

End of World War I

England, France, Italy, and the U.S. were known as the “Big Four”

Wilson’s plan included: ◦ Open peace treaties (no secret treaties)◦ Freedom of the seas◦ Free trade (no trade barriers)◦ Arms (weapons) reduction ◦ Gradual reduction of colonial claims (more self-

determination for colonies)◦ Establishment of a world organization to ensure

peace (League of Nations)

Wilson’s Fourteen Points

France opposed – since it wanted a severe punishment to Germany and to take their colonies

England opposed – since it wanted to take Germany’s colonies

Some Americans opposed – since they wanted to stay out of European affairs

Opposition to the Fourteen Points

Main Points Germany held responsible for the war and had to

pay reparations League of Nations was created

◦ Required participating nations to be compliant with its decisions

◦ Included “collective security” – threat to security of one nation is seen as a threat to all

Opposition American Senators did not want to be a part of an

international league Congress was concerned about its losing power The United States never joined the League of

Nations

Treaty of Versailles

Mass urbanization (more people live in cities)

Race riots take place in Chicago President Wilson suffers a stroke during a

tour promoting the Treaty of Versailles Theodore Roosevelt passes away Influenza epidemic

Post-War Years (1919-1920)

1. Who was William Seward and what did he promote?2. What does EMPIRE stand for? How does it relate to

imperialism?3. Why and how did the U.S. imperialize Hawaii?4. What were the causes of the Spanish American

War?5. What was the main idea behind “Dollar Diplomacy?6. What was the idea behind “Big Stick” policy?7. Why and how did the U.S. build a canal in Panama?

Why might one criticize the actions of the U.S.?8. What was the Roosevelt Corollary?9. Where did America place troops after the Roosevelt

Corollary?

Review Questions - Imperialism

1. What were the causes of WWI?2. Why did America get involved in WWI?3. What was the role of America during WWI?4. What happened on the “home front” during

WWI?5. What were the main ideas in Wilson’s

Fourteen Points? Why was there opposition?6. What were the main ideas in the Treaty of

Versailles?7. Why was there opposition to the League of

Nations?8. What major events took place after WWI?

Review Questions - WWI

Priority #1: Study for and take “The Emergence of America as a World Power” Content Assessment

Priority #2: Complete missing APUSH essays

Priority #3: Catch up on APUSH content assessments (take the additional ones!)

Priority #4: APUSH Test Prep (“APUSH test-takers” playlist)

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