How satisfied were the Allies with the Treaty of Versailles?

• Who was John Maynard Keynes?

  A leading British economist
• What did many people in Britain and France celebrate?

  The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• What was Keynes's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?

  He left Paris in disgust and resigned
• How many copies of Keynes's book were sold within a year?

  100,000 copies
• What did Keynes depict in his book?

  A picture of a bitter, vengeful Clemenceau
• Lloyd George was prime minister of Britain, and Keynes was critical of him
• What was Lloyd George concerned about?

  About pleasing the British public
• How did Wilson's leadership differ from Keynes's perspective?

  Wilson was seen as a weak leader
• What did Keynes believe the leaders should focus on?

  Rebuilding Europe's economy
• What impact did Keynes's book have on public opinion in Britain?


  It helped turn public opinion against the Treaty
• What question did people raise regarding Germany's responsibility?

  Whether Germany alone was responsible for the war
• What did Keynes argue about reparations payments?


  They were too extreme and unmanageable
• How was Keynes's book received in Germany?

  It was very popular
• What sentiment did Keynes's book evoke in Germany?

  It evoked feelings of resentment
• What did Keynes believe about the Treaty of Versailles's impact on future conflicts?

  It would lead to future wars
• What was the overall theme of Keynes's arguments?

  Critique of the Treaty of Versailles
• How did Keynes's views influence economic policies later on?

  They shaped modern economic thought
• What was the long-term effect of Keynes's book on international relations?

  It sparked debates on reparations and peace