| Leader | Country | Main Aim | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Clemenceau "The Tiger" |
France | PUNISH Germany | 1.4 million French dead; land devastated; invaded TWICE (1870, 1914); wanted revenge AND security |
| David Lloyd George | Britain | BALANCE — punish but not too harshly | Public wanted revenge ("Squeeze Germany until the pips squeak") BUT needed German trade; worried harsh treaty would cause future war |
| Woodrow Wilson | USA | FAIR peace based on "Fourteen Points" | USA joined late (1917), suffered less; idealist who wanted League of Nations, self-determination, no secret treaties |
This key facts covers The Big Three — Essential Facts within The Big Three for GCSE History. Revise The Big Three in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Practice questions for The Big Three
Which leader at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 was nicknamed 'The Tiger'?
Woodrow Wilson's vision for peace after World War One was set out in his:
Quick recall flashcards
Lloyd George's dilemma?
Public wanted revenge BUT Britain needed German trade and feared future resentment
Clemenceau's nickname?
"The Tiger" — wanted to punish Germany harshly for French security