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• France: Suffered immense destruction and invasion, prioritized security, and demanded severe punishment for Germany. French leaders behaved hawkishly, eager to weaken Germany as much as possible and secure reparations.

• Great Britain: Focused on maintaining imperial strength and European balance of power. They sought to prevent Germany from becoming a threatening military power or commercial rival, yet wished to keep Germany as a potential market for British goods.

• United States: Under Wilson’s leadership, aimed for a more lenient peace rooted in the principles of self-determination and free trade. They championed the League of Nations as a mechanism to ensure lasting security.