Wilson's idea for the treaty

Don't be too harsh on Germany - did believe Germany should be punished, if Germany was punished too harshly they would want revenge Strengthen democracy in defeated countries - For Wilson, democracy was key to peace, as it would force leaders in defeated nations to listen to their people, who wouldn’t allow them to start another war Self-determination - wanted small eastern European people to rule themselves International co-operation - Nations should co-operate to achieve world peace