HIST 150 Final: History Final Exam
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Fourteen points- wilsons plan for peace, know six: 1. Establishment of a general association of nations (league of nations). Treaty of versailles- important!, big 4, german loss of colonial possessions, loss of european territory, reduction of army, surrender all military equipment, reparations of 56. 5 billion dollars. Article 231- war guilt clause, forced the central powers (mainly germany) to assume responsibility for starting the war, reason why there could be harsh restrictions against. Article x- senate didn"t like it and was one reason they wouldn"t sign the treaty of versailles, senate feared the league of nations would send american troops without the consent of the government/congress. Big four- main players at paris conference (where they came up with the treaty of versailles) Uncle shylock- characterization of uncle sam to embarrass us, comes from shakespeare, the. Dawes plan- reduced annual payments for germany, extend the time for payment, and gave more loans. Set the amount and time they have to pay it.
