the Paris Peace Conference

The Paris Peace Conference of 1919-1920 was a gathering of world leaders to negotiate the ending of World War I. Representatives from victorious nations, mainly Britain, France, the United States, and Italy, discussed how to restore peace, reshape borders, and hold Germany and its allies accountable. The resulting treaty, primarily the Treaty of Versailles, imposed territorial losses, military restrictions, and reparations on Germany. The conference aimed to prevent future conflicts but also created new national boundaries and tensions, shaping the international order for years to come.