Using your knowledge from the lesson and the information presented in the documents, write one to two paragraphs in response to the following: Why did the “Big Three” disagree about the best course of action to take at the peace conference?

Why did the "Big Three" disagree about the best course of action to take at the peace conference? One of the main thoughts was that it would have been best to place Germany under extreme economic pressure, which would have damaged the country more than if the Allies waged full-scale war against them.

Explanation:

The Big Three had conflicting goals. Wilson was an idealist, and he believed his Fourteen Points was the best course of action. France and Britain believed he was too naive. France had suffered the most - both in loss of life and property damage - and it wanted Germany to pay and to be weak. Britain wanted a more moderate settlement but also wanted Germany's colonies.

Explanation:

protectionism fosters competition and keeps price regulated is not an argument in favor of protectionism.