International Efforts for Stability and Peace After World War I

These flashcards focus on key terms and concepts related to international efforts for peace and stability after World War I, including historical figures, treaties, and political ideologies.

Peace Without Victory

A speech by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson advocating for a sustainable peace rather than a victory that humiliates the losing side.

The Big Four

The key representatives at the Paris Peace Conference, consisting of the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Italy.

Treaty of Versailles

The treaty that officially ended World War I, establishing the terms of peace including the formation of the League of Nations.

League of Nations

An international organization formed after WWI aimed at promoting peace and preventing future conflicts.

Armistice

An agreement to stop fighting; Germany signed an armistice on November 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I.

Article 231

A clause in the Treaty of Versailles that placed full responsibility for the war on Germany and required reparations.

Reparations

Payments Germany was required to make to the Allied countries as compensation for the damage caused by the war.

Nationalism

A sense of pride and identity in one's nation, which was significantly impacted in Germany due to the Treaty of Versailles.

Sustainable Peace

A lasting peace built on principles that ensure future cooperation, rather than a temporary resolution imposed by victors.