History of the United States II / Unit 8 USH2 1101 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Big Four
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The idea
At the Paris peace conference Wilson negotiated with David Lloyd George of Britain, Georges Clemenceau of France and Vittorio Orlando of Italy.
In practice
Four leaders redrawing the map of Europe and the Middle East.
Where people slip
Wilson's allies wanted security and compensation more than his principles. The treaty shows which prevailed.
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