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Paris Peace Conference, end of WWI

Definition

The Paris Peace Conference was a meeting of the Allied victors following the end of World War I to set peace terms for the defeated Central Powers. It took place in Paris during 1919 and its most important outcome was the Treaty of Versailles.

Analogy

Think of it like a group project where everyone has different ideas about how to proceed. Some want to be lenient, others want to punish severely. In this case, the "project" was deciding how to handle post-war Europe.

Related terms

Treaty of Versailles: This treaty ended World War I and held Germany responsible for starting the war, imposing heavy penalties including territorial losses and reparations.

League of Nations: An international organization established after World War I under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles. Its goal was to promote international cooperation and achieve peace and security.

Fourteen Points: A statement given by U.S President Woodrow Wilson declaring that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and calling for postwar peace in Europe.