Post-World War I Peace Conference

The video covers the events leading to the end of World War I, focusing on the collapse of the Hindenburg Line, Kaiser Wilhelm's abdication, and the signing of the armistice. It details the preparation for the peace treaty in Paris, highlighting President Woodrow Wilson's proposal for 'Peace Without Victory' and the formation of the League of Nations. The video concludes with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, despite differing views on reparations among the Allied leaders.

What did German generals blame for the collapse of the Hindenburg Line?

• The harsh winter conditions

• Lack of resources

• The arrival of fresh American troops

• Internal political strife

What significant event happened on November 9th?

• The end of World War I

• The start of the peace conference

• The abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Where were the German delegates housed during the peace treaty preparations?

• Hotel Ritz

• Hotel de Ville

• Hotel Paris

• Hotel Reservoir

What was the main topic of discussion among Allied representatives at the peace conference?

• Military disarmament

• Woodrow Wilson's 'Peace Without Victory' proposal

• Territorial adjustments

• Reparations for war damages

Which country among the Big Four supported Wilson's 'Peace Without Victory' proposal?

• England

• United States

• Italy

• France

What did Wilson aim to include in the peace treaty?

• The Covenant of a League of Nations

• A trade agreement

• A clause for economic sanctions

• A military alliance

Who were some of the key delegates present at Versailles for the treaty signing?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill and Georges Clemenceau

• Charles Evans Hughes and David Lloyd George

What was Wilson's hope regarding the League of Nations?

• It would dissolve after the treaty

• It would focus on economic growth

• It would correct the treaty's shortcomings

• It would enforce military actions

Where was the treaty signed?

• The Arc de Triomphe

• The Louvre Museum

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles

What symbolized the end of the treaty signing?

• A speech by Wilson

• A fireworks display

• The flag of peace flying above Versailles

• A military parade