Treaty of Versailles: Punish or Reconcile Germany (1919)
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After WWI, the Allies debated how to treat defeated Germany. France demanded harsh punishment. Britain and the US preferred moderation. The final treaty was punitive enough to humiliate Germany but not enough to prevent its resurgence.
Harsh Punishment (French Position)
1919
year
Reparations, territory loss, military limits
approach
Clemenceau (France)
key advocate
Largely adopted — fueled German resentment
outcome
Moderate Peace (14 Points)
1919
year
Self-determination, League of Nations, reconciliation
approach
Wilson (US)
key advocate
Partially adopted — League created but US didn't join
outcome
Break Up Germany
1919
year
Divide into smaller states
approach
Some French hardliners
key advocate
Not adopted
outcome
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