<h3>World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict—the Treaty of Versailles of 1919—forced punitive terms on Germany that destabilized Europe and laid the groundwork for World War II.</h3>
They wanted to obtain votes from states that were pro-slavery and by abolishing it they may have ruined the chances of receiving southern states votes for a declaration of independence
