League of Nations

Throughout history, there were many disputes among countries in different regions. Through time the arguments between countries led to battles and wars that caused devastations across the world. Out of all the wars our ancestors went through, none of the battles can compare to the World War II. Without any doubt, anyone knows what caused the World War II. However, to bring back some memories, World War II had six major causes: disagreement over the Treaty of Versailles, failure of peace efforts…

(Clause 231) would seem quite extreme. Whereas this is a treaty, meaning a compromise between nations in this case, no one achieved all they wanted. None the less no nation was left with the short end of the stick. Whilst some argue that Germany was shafted we must visualize the entire picture. Many of Wilson’s peaceful Fourteen Points were not achieved, none the less he had faith in the League of Nations to sort everything out later. Clemenceau intended revenge against Germany, and to some…

Within these 14 points Wilson demands that there be peace without victory. This was important because the war would end quicker, and it would be easier to keep peace between the countries. Another important part of the 14 Points is the League of Nations. The League of Nations would make it…

it would ensure peaceful existences between countries, and to help Europe recover from the war, and to finally, prevent another war. Ultimately though, the Treaty of Versailles only broadened the amount of tension between both allied and opposing nations. The Treaty itself places full blame for the war and all of the deaths on Germany and makes them, singlehandedly, responsible for paying the $55 billion in reparations. In the…

Wars have huge impacts on the nations involved, oftentimes remodelling the nation’s foundational ideology. World War One, was a devastating event, however, it turned out to be a catalyst for change in American society. The political changes that occurred as a result of World War One had incredible implications for the future of America. The social changes in America promoted equality and changed America 's views, and morals. Finally, the economic changes significantly promoted America’s economic…

Woodrow Wilson came into office of the presidency on March 4th, 1913 with an ambitious plan for America and its relationship with the rest of the world. Wilson’s plan consisted of taking the nation and building up its economy until it was the largest in the world. Along the way, Wilson made claims such as how he planned to keep the world safe through the institution of democratic ideals, but his actions were almost always motivated by economic opportunity. The notion of “Liberal Internationalism…

The effects can be identified in American culture, economy, politics, and demography. When Porfirio Diaz, Mexican leader, and politician came to power in Mexico in 1876, he brought very specific ideas to make the underdeveloped nation into the modern era. First, he started his plans through inviting foreign investment in petroleum, mining, and mineral extraction which access to infrastructural development. Second, he worked on securing rural lands and communal lands. Then, he stabilized…

western front. On January 8, 1918, US President outlines his war goals (14 points). Thomas Woodrow Wilson intends in particular to ensure freedom of navigation on the seas, ensure the birth of new states (Czechoslovakia, Poland ...) and create a League of Nations. The Treaty of Versailles, signed after long and complex deliberations of the Council of Four (Wilson, Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Orlando), attributed to Germany's moral responsibility for the war and required it to harsh conditions,…

In the case of the Concert of Europe, the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte resulted to the first unified alliance in Europe wherein the rest of the superpowers allied together to defeat one enemy. After Napoleonic War’s instead of taking all of France’s territory and divide it amongst the winning countries, they decided to forgive France for its aggression because this period, the winning countries are led by monarchy and the French monarchs also suffered from the French revolution. In addition,…

The Serbs and a few other countries formed the Balkan League which defeated the Ottoman Empire. “The Turkish collapse was so complete that all parties were willing to conclude an armistice on Dec. 3, 1912,” (www.britannica.com). The Ottoman Empire had been in power over many different groups of nationalities…