Who were the primary representatives known as the 'Big Three' during the negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Correct answer: Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, and Georges Clemenceau
These leaders represented the United States, Great Britain, and France respectively. While Italy was part of the 'Big Four,' the primary direction of the treaty was dictated by the conflicting interests of Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau.
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