Treaty of Versille
Treaty of Versailles, Analytical Essay
What is the treaty?
In June 28, 1919, met in the Palace of Versailles and signed a peace treaty which when into force on January 10 officially ending the Great War. Leaders from key ally countries such France, Great Britain, Italy and the United States (US) took part, imposing punitive measure on the scapegoat central power, Germany. Woodrow Wilson and a group of handpicked representatives on behalf of the US attended to negotiate their terms to be enlisted in the peace treaty. Wilson enlisted 14 points on how to balance the peace treaty. These included points such as France and Italy to regain territories lost during the war. The Articleregarding the formation of the League of Nations,became the bone of contention for the US congress when it came to the ratification of the treaty. From Wilson’s point of view everything seemed to go according to plan, until he sort support of congress. Congress voted down the treaty. Although there was resistance from the congress, the President’s inability or lack of will to compromise played a major role (say who was at fault in a categorical manner) in the demise of the treaty.This essay will analyze facts that would prove Woodrow Wilson unwillingness to compromise, naivety and stubbornness led to the defeat of the peace treaty.
On July 10 1919, President Woodrow Wilson made a very shaky presentation (state source) maybe due to the strains of a small stroke on the treaty to congress. His demeanour and tone showed he thought it was a fait accompli. He declared that approval was the only option
“The stage is set, the destined disclosed. It has come about by no plan of our conceiving, but by the hand of God. We cannot turn back”.
The treaty, needed 2/3 vote from congress to be fully ratified, and could never attain this number given that the Republican had a majority and Wilson’s personal and political foe, Henry Cabot Lodge representing Massachusetts was Chairman of the Foreign
What is the treaty?
In June 28, 1919, met in the Palace of Versailles and signed a peace treaty which when into force on January 10 officially ending the Great War. Leaders from key ally countries such France, Great Britain, Italy and the United States (US) took part, imposing punitive measure on the scapegoat central power, Germany. Woodrow Wilson and a group of handpicked representatives on behalf of the US attended to negotiate their terms to be enlisted in the peace treaty. Wilson enlisted 14 points on how to balance the peace treaty. These included points such as France and Italy to regain territories lost during the war. The Articleregarding the formation of the League of Nations,became the bone of contention for the US congress when it came to the ratification of the treaty. From Wilson’s point of view everything seemed to go according to plan, until he sort support of congress. Congress voted down the treaty. Although there was resistance from the congress, the President’s inability or lack of will to compromise played a major role (say who was at fault in a categorical manner) in the demise of the treaty.This essay will analyze facts that would prove Woodrow Wilson unwillingness to compromise, naivety and stubbornness led to the defeat of the peace treaty.
On July 10 1919, President Woodrow Wilson made a very shaky presentation (state source) maybe due to the strains of a small stroke on the treaty to congress. His demeanour and tone showed he thought it was a fait accompli. He declared that approval was the only option
“The stage is set, the destined disclosed. It has come about by no plan of our conceiving, but by the hand of God. We cannot turn back”.
The treaty, needed 2/3 vote from congress to be fully ratified, and could never attain this number given that the Republican had a majority and Wilson’s personal and political foe, Henry Cabot Lodge representing Massachusetts was Chairman of the Foreign