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WHO/WHEN
-January 1919, a conference was held by the Big Three Lloyd George (Britain), Clemenceau (France) and Wilson (USA), a peace to end all wars. |
WHAT
-The big three decided on a treaty for the Germans and all agreed to sign it. -The Germans had no say and disagreed and said it was unfair. |
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HOW/WHAT
-No air-force allowed -Accept the blame for the war -Lost land -Forced to pay £6.6 billion -Army reduced to 100,000 men -No submarines allowed -All colonies taken away -Germans not be allowed to be present at the talks |
WHY
-The big three, decided the Treaty because WW1 left Europe devastated and soldiers suffered casualties never experienced before and the leaders decided it was Germany to blame. |
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WHERE
In January 1919 delegates from 32 countries met in Paris to make peace after the First World War - the peace they hoped would 'end all wars'. The conference was dominated by David Lloyd George, Georges Clemençeau and Woodrow Wilson, the leaders of Britain, France and America, often known as the 'Big Three'. |
Treaty Of Versailles
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