1. Overview of the Peace Treaties Which Ended WW1 Flashcards
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What was the Treaty of Versailles and when was it signed?
A treaty targeting Germany, signed on June 28, 1919.
What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to pay reparations, accept responsibility for WW1, and give up territory and military power.
What were the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
Led to the Great Depression in Germany and the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
What was the Treaty of Saint-Germain and when was it signed?
A treaty targeting Austria, signed on September 10, 1919.
What did the Treaty of Saint-Germain do?
Dissolved the Austro-Hungarian Empire, redistributed its military, and reduced Austria’s size.
What was the result of the Treaty of Saint-Germain for Austria?
Economic struggles and significant territorial losses.
What was the Treaty of Lausanne and when was it signed?
A treaty targeting the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), signed on July 24, 1923.
What did the Treaty of Lausanne establish?
Ended the Ottoman Empire, established Turkey’s independence with new borders.
What were the consequences of the Treaty of Lausanne?
Mass displacement and distribution of the Empire’s debts among new nations.
What was the Treaty of Neuilly and when was it signed?
A treaty targeting Bulgaria, signed on November 27, 1919.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Neuilly for Bulgaria?
Limited military power and loss of territory to Yugoslavia, Greece, and Romania.
What was the Treaty of Trianon and when was it signed?
A treaty targeting Hungary, signed on June 4, 1920.
What were the effects of the Treaty of Trianon on Hungary?
Loss of two-thirds of its population and territory, leading to economic struggles.
