France:
- Weaken Germany to prevent future aggression.
- Regain Alsace-Lorraine, lost to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.
- Secure its eastern border by creating a buffer zone (Rhineland) between France and Germany.
- Obtain reparations from Germany to cover the cost of war damages.
Britain:
- Maintain the balance of power in Europe by preventing Germany from becoming too strong again.
- Secure access to raw materials and markets in Germany and its colonies.
- Avoid another costly war in Europe.
United States:
- Establish a lasting peace in Europe based on the principles of self-determination and collective security.
- Promote democracy and human rights in Germany and other European countries.
- Encourage free trade and economic cooperation between nations.
Germany:
- Revise the harsh terms of the treaty, which were seen as unjust and punitive.
- Regain lost territories, including Alsace-Lorraine and West Prussia.
- Reduce the amount of reparations it was required to pay.
- Regain its international status and be treated as an equal among the other nations.