Why World War II Ended In Achieving Peace
I argue that World War I and World War II ended in peace attempts, however the ending of World War I focused on putting blame on other countries, whereas World War II aimed its efforts towards lasting peace.
The ending of World War I encouraged blame and continued imperialism, which lead to depression and unresolved issues. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles was the single most important peace treaty between Germany and Allied Powers, which ultimately ended the Great War. This treaty required Germany to take full responsibility for the war and its damages. This also obligated Germany to pay reparations to numerous countries, leaving them in debt at 132 billion marks; equivalent to $442 billion in modern American currency. The Treaty of Versailles was particularly brutal to Germany which affected their country in the worst way. Germans lost about …show more content…
Following the acreage decrease came the 12% decrease in population. An estimated 2.8 million lives were lost during the war, causing a significant decline in birth rate. Above all Germany was stripped of their power. After World War I Germany’s colonies were put under the command of the League of Nations. The LN was an intergovernmental organisation formed as a result of the Paris Peace Conference. The League of Nations was one of the main points of imperialism. The responsibilities of the League of Nations were seen in its sanctions. If there was conflict between states, the states in dispute would be called upon to discuss the issue in an orderly fashion. This allowed the parliament to discuss matters and decide the best way to proceed. However, this organization was dissolved in 1946 as it was proved to be ineffective in preventing the uprising of another world war. Former U.S President Woodrow Wilson gave a speech which included “The Fourteen Points” These points were used as a negotiational tool to ensure national
The ending of World War I encouraged blame and continued imperialism, which lead to depression and unresolved issues. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles was the single most important peace treaty between Germany and Allied Powers, which ultimately ended the Great War. This treaty required Germany to take full responsibility for the war and its damages. This also obligated Germany to pay reparations to numerous countries, leaving them in debt at 132 billion marks; equivalent to $442 billion in modern American currency. The Treaty of Versailles was particularly brutal to Germany which affected their country in the worst way. Germans lost about …show more content…
Following the acreage decrease came the 12% decrease in population. An estimated 2.8 million lives were lost during the war, causing a significant decline in birth rate. Above all Germany was stripped of their power. After World War I Germany’s colonies were put under the command of the League of Nations. The LN was an intergovernmental organisation formed as a result of the Paris Peace Conference. The League of Nations was one of the main points of imperialism. The responsibilities of the League of Nations were seen in its sanctions. If there was conflict between states, the states in dispute would be called upon to discuss the issue in an orderly fashion. This allowed the parliament to discuss matters and decide the best way to proceed. However, this organization was dissolved in 1946 as it was proved to be ineffective in preventing the uprising of another world war. Former U.S President Woodrow Wilson gave a speech which included “The Fourteen Points” These points were used as a negotiational tool to ensure national