The Treaty of Versailles

When discussing the United States' entry to World War One, America was a little late to the party, about three years too late. However, once the United States entered the war in 1917 it was over a year later.

Sounds about right

Once the armistice was announced , the Big Four met in France to draw a treaty to create "an everlasting peace in Europe"

Britain, France, United States, and...that guy with the sweet mustache

However, as we learned in class, their plan for "everlasting peace" did not turn out quite as planned. France and Britain wanted to punish Germany and remove their ability to make war.
The Treaty of Versailles decided that Germany:
Accept "war guilt clause" and pay $300 Billion in reparations
Surrender all of its colonies
Destroy its Army, Navy, and Air force

All of these actions helped lead the way for this guy

Turns out, not such a great guy

Thus the Treaty of Versailles would be known as "a peace built on quicksand".

Now imagine yourself a world leader at the Treaty of Versailles. What would you do differently to ensure a lasting peace?

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