Clemenceau, Wilson and Lloyd George were present at the Paris Peace conference. How did what they wanted to achieve from the treaty differ?

Clemenceau (France)

• Wanted to cripple Germany so it couldn't attack France again.
• France had suffered the most during the war so Clemenceau was under great pressure to make Germany pay.
• Wanted Germany broken down into smaller states (weakened).

Wilson (USA)

• Wanted a better and more peaceful world.
• He was idealistic - proposed League of Nations.
• USA had joined war late (1917) and hadn't suffered much.
• Set up 14 points but had to sacrifice them for League.
• Believed in self-determination.

Lloyd George (UK)

• Wanted Germany to be justly punished but not too harshly.
• Germany to lose navy and colonies as these were a threat to Britain's.
• Wanted Germany and Britain to trade again.
• Didn't want Germany seeking revenge in the future.
• Pressure at home to make Germany pay - elected promising this.