HIS103Y1 Lecture Notes - Dawes Plan, Carthaginian Peace, Article 231 Of The Treaty Of Versailles
Document Summary
The paris peace conference 1919 part i: treaty of versailles seen as wilson"s betrayal, keynes- within months of the signing of treaty criticized it. 3 mar 1918- wilson heard of harsh terms germany imposed to russia intreaty of brest-litovsk: 6 apr 1918- the military masters are enjoying in russia a cheap triumph. They no where set up justice but everywhere imposed their power. It is preposterous and impossible : conclusion- punishment for germany meant regulation and policing. The search for security and stability 1920-32 parts i. March 8 treaty compromise, created unstable foundation for postwar order and allies divided: 1st power to defect- us - not wish of president, failed to rally support league of nations. 19th nov 1919- senate rejected treaty of versailles - chair to france: france accepted compromise- american guarantee of protection against german aggression, but now us withdrew and britain also withdrew- guarantee contingent upon us military.
