TREATY OF VERSAILLES

In April 1917, the United States entered the Great War (World War I) that had been raging in Europe. Nineteen months later, the war ended with Germany's surrender and signing of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. In this issue, read about the causes of the war and the many countries that were involved in the conflict. Meet the Big Four (the British, French, Italian, and American leaders) who ironed out the wording of the treaty. See how President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points became the starting point for discussions on elements to be included in the treaty, including the origins of the League of Nations. Explore how the aftermath of the war changed the course of world history.

Paperback  48 pgs.  Full Color
Suggested for ages: 9-14
Product Code: COB9803