The Paris Peace Conference is one of the most important historical events in recent history. However, many individuals have long debated the significance of the Conference. From further research on the subject, it is clear that the significance of the Conference cannot be questioned, it was extraordinarily significant. In this essay the significance of the Conference will be proved through the drawing of new national boundaries, the League of Nations, and the five major peace treaties.
The Paris Peace Conference took place in Paris in the year 1919 and ended in January of 1920. It followed the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers after the armistices of 1918. One of the major results of the Conference was the reworking of the world map. The reworking created significant conflict between nations and eventually led to World War II. However, the significance of the reworking of the world map cannot be in doubt. As stated by British historian Eric Hobsbawm, “no equally systematic attempt has been made before or since, in Europe or anywhere else, to redraw the political map or national lines.” The reworking of the world map was extraordinarily significant for a few reasons. The first reason being that it was the first time that nations had come together to allocate land. The reworking of the map was the first wound to the slow death of hard imperialism. Although there is not a formal definition given for hard imperialism, for the purposes of this essay it will be briefly defined as “the acquiring of land through force by an army.” Before the reworking of the map, any land was acquired through force. The second reason of the significance of the reworking of the map was that it laid the foundation...
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...mpire was prohibited from obtaining an air force. The five major treaties signed were extremely significant because they brought an end to World War I and laid the foundation for much of the world up until World War II.
After researching the Paris Peace Conference, it is clear that it was extremely significant for the world. It brought an end to World War I, laid the foundation for what Europe is now, and it created the League of Nations. The Conference was the first time nations ever came together to allocate land, as opposed to the hard imperialism that defined the world beforehand, and although the League of Nations was eventually deemed a failure, it did help in solving many problems that might not have been solved otherwise. These examples, among others, are the reason the Paris Peace Conference is on of the most important historical events in world history.
In the mid 18th century many different powers in Europe were trying to spread their influence and gain global power. However, this was not without difficulty. There were many regional issues that these powers needed to overcome such as economic complications, struggles with native and conquered peoples, and competing with other European powers.
The League of Nations had officially been set in motion on January 10, 1920. However, the idea of an international peace keeping organization was brought forth far before this. For it was the President of the United States of America, Woodrow Wilson, who delivered his famous Fourteen Poi...
most important of these reasons are : Treaty of Versaille, League of Nations, and Hitler
However, when confronted with a strict policy of appeasement, by both the French and the English, the stage was set for a second World War. Taylor constructs a powerful and effective argument by expelling certain dogmas that painted Hitler as a madman, and by evaluating historical events as a body of actions and reactions, disagreeing with the common idea that the Axis had a specific program from the start. The book begins with the conclusion of the First World War, by exploring the idea that critical mistakes made then made a second war likely, yet not inevitable. Taylor points out that although Germany was defeated on the Western front, “Russia fell out of Europe and ceased to exist, for the time being, as a Great Power. The constellation of Europe was profoundly changed—and to Germany’s advantage.”
WWII has a ripple effect across the globe causing changes both internationally and domestically. Internationally, The sun finally began to set over the British Empire with the majority of her majesties colonial possessions gaining independence in the years following the war. Britain’s stage left exit from its hegemonic role resulted in the start of a new “Great Game” between two burgeoning superpowers. A new world order began to take shape with the United States and USSR vying to establish their own hegemony.
Origins for the cooperation amongst powers necessary to tackle international disputes can be traced back to the 19th century, however the formation of the League of Nations was eagerly prompted by the First World War. After the horrors in which the world observed, leaders merged together and rejoiced in the potential for a new international system. The League of Nations foremost objective was to secure peace through collective efforts of ‘peace-loving’ powers (Steans, Pettiford, & Diez, 2005, p. 31). President Woodrow Wilson was a lead proponent in the creation of such a body, suggesting it- within his message on the Conditions of Peace- as a means of ‘affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike’ (Wilson, 1918). The following year a detailed scheme was presented at the Versailles Peace Conference and the league was swiftly established with the addition of a permanent secretariat in Geneva. (Catterall, 1999, p. 50). The League was very much considered the ‘most daring and innovative proposal’ (Wilkinson, 2007, p. 85)
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The Treaty of Versailles did not just end World War I, but it also changed the world. From it changing every countries view on Germany, to changing Germany itself. It contained many conditions, which led to the countless numbers of results. This treaty created a completely different outlook on the world.
The Treaty of Versailles is an example of how the neglect of principles proposed by the Catholic Church, namely social restoration, just accords, long-term security and physical reconstruction, can lead to lasting global repercussions and future wars. The sanctions were enforced in the hope of slowing German recovery and eliminating future conflict. However, the United States didn’t sign this treaty because we recognized that it didn’t give the Germans a fair deal or promote long-term security (Treaty).
In his essay on perpetual peace, Kant presents his own view on perpetual peace, which could be realized only if a few “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are met. He calls these Do’s and Don’ts “preliminary articles” and “definitive articles”, respectively. In this essay I would analyze what Kant means by “preliminary articles” and “definitive articles” and argue that contemporary globalization is not undermining the nation-state, which is consistent with the views of several other experts.
On November 11, 1918 Germany signed cease-fire, this is the agreement that ended the fighting in Western Europe, which compromised the First World War. It marked a crucial victory for the Allies and a defeat from Germany, although they did not ceremoniously surrender. This led to the Paris Peace Conference; this was a meeting of the Allied victors after world war one. It was established to set peace with central powers, but decide the result of the losing country. “ The Big Four” incorporated the President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, The Prime Minister of Great Britain, David Lloyd George, the Prime Minister Of France, Georges Clemenceau, and the Prime Minister of Italy; Vittorio Emanuele Orlando. The most influential figures in the debate were Prime Minister David Lloyd and Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau. Woodrow Wilson requested simple peace, David Lloyd demanded safety and protection from Germany, but Clemenceau eagerly wanted money to pay for all the destruction caused by the
Throughout history, negotiation has been a powerful tool used by world leaders to avoid violence and resolve conflict. When negotiation succeeds, all parties can feel that they have achieved their goals and met their expectations, but when negotiations go awry, countries and relationships can be damaged beyond repair. The Munich Agreement of 1938 is a primary example of this type of failure, which was one of the catalysts to the start of World War II and Czechoslovakia’s loss of independence. The Czech people were greatly overlooked during this agreement process, which still in some instances affects the country today. The 1930s were a challenging time for Europe and the powers within it due to the aftermath of WWI and the worldwide economic depression.
It has been almost a century since the first Paris Peace Conference was hold, but even until now, it is a popular yet also controversial event in the history of the world. The Paris Peace Conference took place in 1919 involving more than 1,000 representatives from over 30 nations. The results of the Conference are five treaties regarding terms that, according to the Conference, shall prevent any upcoming conflicts among nations. Although World War II started only after 15 years, nonetheless, the treaties did function as a buffer between countries. Although many resolutions were discussed, the negotiation of the Conference revolves around four main topics, reparation from the previous war losses or limitations on the main Central Power, Germany, self-recognition, President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and the annexation of land.
From 1815 to 1914 the European direct colonial dominion expanded from about 35 per cent of the earths’ surface to about 85 per cent of it. Every continent was affected, none more so than Africa and Asia (Said in Hall and Gieben 1992:329). During the age of exploration and conquest, Western countries discovered a growing internal cohesion developed by the conflicts and contrasts with the external world. In reinforcing one another, they forged a new sense of identity, the West (Hall and Gieben 1992:289).
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