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Describe the role of Clemenceau in the peace negotiations.
See it on the paper →What were Lloyd George’s views of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
See it on the paper →Who disliked the Treaty of Versailles more: Clemenceau or Wilson? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper →Who was more satisfied with the Treaty of Versailles: Clemenceau or Lloyd George? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper →‘Wilson and Lloyd George disagreed about how Germany should be treated in the Treaty of Versailles.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper →Comprehensive responses • Most candidates knew that Clemenceau was prime minister. • Many identified the issues on which he was insistent at Versailles, notably his wish for a harsh settlement, large reparations, the establishment of war guilt, an independent Rhineland the return of Alsace-Lorraine. • Some candidates also mentioned the acquisition of the Saarland as another of his objectives. Lim...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/12 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
This question was well answered and many candidates gained full credit for identifying four relevant points regarding Lloyd George’s views of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Some examples include: ‘he thought that the treaty was too harsh’, ‘the reparations were too high’, ‘the harsh terms would lead to Germany wanting revenge in the future’ and ‘it would damage British trade with Germany’....
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0470/12 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
There were mixed responses to this question. Strong responses identified specific terms from the Treaty of Versailles and explained why Clemenceau and Wilson were dissatisfied with them. For example, Clemenceau aimed for France to be secure against future threats from Germany, so he wanted the Rhineland to be an independent state. This did not happen, as he had to compromise with Wilson and Lloyd...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0470/12 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
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