Comparison between Wilsons 14 points and the treaty of Versailles

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	Comparison between Wilsons 14 points and the treaty of Versailles
	Similarities PRESIDENT WILSON'S 14 POINTS That the seas be free to all ships of all nations and that there be no restrictions on trading. That all countries in Europe be 'Self-determined' which means that they got to choose who ruled them. Alsace-Lorraine was to go back to France. That all countries reduced armaments. That as many countries as possible be independent. That the League of Nations be set up to protect countries independence and settle disputes.	Differences TREATY OF VERSAILLES WITH GERMANY That Germany was to pay £6.6 billion in reparations to the allies. That Germany gave back land such as Alsace Lorraine, and demilitarised the Rhineland. That Germany had to accept that the war was their fault. That the German army was limited to 100,000 men and 6 battleships. That all former German colonies came under the control of the League of Nations. That a Polish 'corridor' was built, so that Poland would have access to the sea. That the League of Nations be set up, and Germany not be allowed to join until it proved itself to be a peaceful country. That there would be no Anchluss with Austria
	Overall comparison Wilson's 14 points are a lot more lenient on Germany than the treaty, because Wilson's country suffered the least losses. While the 14 points are mainly about establishing countries independence and making Europe a more free place to live, the treaty focuses mainly on punishing the Germans for what they did, which can be seen in the blame and reparation terms. However, Wilson obviously argued his point on the League of Nations and the return of Alsace Lorraine, because they are the only two that appear in both lists, although the League of Nations point backfired slightly, because Britain and France refused to let Germany join.

Comparison between Wilsons 14 points and the treaty of Versailles

Similarities

PRESIDENT WILSON'S 14 POINTS
That the seas be free to all ships of all nations and that there be no restrictions on trading.
That all countries in Europe be 'Self-determined' which means that they got to choose who ruled them.
Alsace-Lorraine was to go back to France.
That all countries reduced armaments.
That as many countries as possible be independent.
That the League of Nations be set up to protect countries independence and settle disputes.

Differences

TREATY OF VERSAILLES WITH GERMANY
That Germany was to pay £6.6 billion in reparations to the allies.
That Germany gave back land such as Alsace Lorraine, and demilitarised the Rhineland.
That Germany had to accept that the war was their fault.
That the German army was limited to 100,000 men and 6 battleships.
That all former German colonies came under the control of the League of Nations.
That a Polish 'corridor' was built, so that Poland would have access to the sea.
That the League of Nations be set up, and Germany not be allowed to join until it proved itself to be a peaceful country.
That there would be no Anchluss with Austria

Overall comparison

Wilson's 14 points are a lot more lenient on Germany than the treaty, because Wilson's country suffered the least losses. While the 14 points are mainly about establishing countries independence and making Europe a more free place to live, the treaty focuses mainly on punishing the Germans for what they did, which can be seen in the blame and reparation terms. However, Wilson obviously argued his point on the League of Nations and the return of Alsace Lorraine, because they are the only two that appear in both lists, although the League of Nations point backfired slightly, because Britain and France refused to let Germany join.

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Comparison between Wilsons 14 points and the treaty of Versailles