Question

what did president woodrow wilson hope to accomplish at the versailles conference? why did he feel this was important?
france and many other european nations entered the versailles conference with the goal of doing what to germany and why?
your answer

Explanation:

First Sub - Question (About Woodrow Wilson at Versailles Conference)

President Woodrow Wilson aimed to establish a just and lasting peace. He proposed the Fourteen Points, with the League of Nations as a key part, to prevent future wars by promoting self - determination, open diplomacy, and collective security. He believed this was important to avoid the kind of devastating conflict (World War I) from recurring, to address the causes of war like secret treaties and imperialist ambitions, and to create a more stable international order.

France and other European nations wanted to punish and weaken Germany. France, in particular, had suffered greatly during World War I (devastated land, many casualties). They wanted to ensure Germany could not pose a military threat again, so they sought heavy reparations, territorial losses for Germany, and military restrictions. This was to safeguard their own security, gain compensation for war damages, and reduce Germany's power to prevent future aggression.

Answer:

Woodrow Wilson hoped to establish a just and lasting peace (via the Fourteen Points, including the League of Nations) to prevent future wars, as he wanted to address war - causing issues and build a stable international order.

Second Sub - Question (About European Nations' Goals for Germany at Versailles Conference)