End of ww1/Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
Who was the Treaty of Versailles between and who created it?
The Treaty of Versailles was between Germany and the Allies. It was created by the Allies with minimal input from the Germans
What were some of the Treaty of Versailles conditions?
The treaty forced Germany to concede territories to Belgium, Czechoslovakia and Poland. This peace treaty also demanded that Germany admitted that their forces had started World War One. Germany also were forbidden to have an airforce.
Triple Enitente WW1
France, Britain and Russia
Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Why was the Treaty of Versailles created?
- Prevent future conflicts.
- Create League of Nations.
- Resolve tension in Baltic States.
Why did Germany loose WW1?
- Americas entry into the war.
- Revolution in Germany.
- British naval blockade was highly successful in crippling German industry
The four main players in the Treaty of Versailles?
Vittorio Olando (Italy), Clemenceau (France), Woodrow Wilson (America) and Lloyd George (Britain)
What did France get out of the Treaty?
- wanted revenge for the suffering Germany had inflict.
- control German aggression and take away land.
- pay for the damage in reparations.
What did America want out of the Treaty?
- control German aggression.
- punish Germany, but not to harsh conditions that would make Germany want revenge.
- base peace treaty on fourteen points.
- establish League of Nations to prevent future war.
What did Britain want out of the Treaty?
- to end German threat to British navy and empire.
- to prevent Germany from becoming so weak that the revival of British and European economy was hindered.
- to avoid humiliating Germany so much that they wanted revenge.
What date did WW1 end on?
11th November 1918
Treaty of Versailles date it was signed.
January 1919
Main Terms of Treaty
loss of land and resources.
- army limited
- no Air Force
- Rhineland demilitarised
- Allies demanded Germany to pay reparations of 6 billion.
- forbidden to mingle with Austria
- Germany had to accept sole blame for starting WW1
What were the aims of The League of Nations?
- to preserve the peace through collective action.
- to promote international cooperation in economic and social affairs.
What was the most important part of the League of Nations?
That America did not show and go through with it.