Allied leaders of World War I

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the period of global conflict?World War I occurred from 1914 to 1918
2. What is the decisive outcome?The Allied Powers emerged victorious over the Central Powers
3. Who were the main Allied leaders in World War I?The main leaders were Woodrow Wilson of the United States, David Lloyd George of Britain, Georges Clemenceau of France, and Vittorio Orlando of Italy. They guided their countries through the war.
4. Why did Woodrow Wilson join the war?Wilson entered the war in 1917 after German actions and his belief that the United States could help bring peace. He also wanted to share his Fourteen Points about fair rules for all countries.

Geopolitical Landscape: The political, economic, and social relationships between countries and regions worldwide.
Fourteen Points: A statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations to end World War I.
Treaty of Versailles: The most important of the peace treaties that brought World War I to an end, signed in 1919.