Wilson's plan for peace included a fair response to Germany which Britain and France could not allow. They were angry and bitter after a long war which destroyed their lands. They wanted Germany punished for their actions in the war. Wilson wanted to create a democracy in Germany but also allow them to maintain a military and not have to pay heavy reparations. Wilson was not listen to and eventually left the treaty negotiations early.
George Washington did not sign the Declaration of Independence because in July 1776 he was in New York preparing to defend Manhattan against the British.
