Ending Of The Great War -WW1 Flashcards
When did USA join the war and why
April 1917, they joined the triple entente fate a German ship sank a ship carrying Americans.
When did Russia leave the war and what happened just before this
February 1918 was when Russia left. In November 1917 communists took power in Russia and started a civil war.
When did Germany want the war to end quickly and why
March 1918 because they wanted to win quickly before lots of American soldiers got to Europe.
When did it go downhill for Germans
On 8th august 1918 they began to loose battles.
In September 1918, the German generals knew they will lose the war.
When did kaiser wilhelm 2 give up/leave the throne
He abdicated (left his throne) in November 1918
When did the fighting officially end
11am 11th November 1918
What was the treaty of Versailles
The official end to ww1.
When was the treaty of Versailles
It was signed on the 28th of June 1919.
Who were the leaders at the treaty of Versailles
USA- president Wilson
uk- prime minister David Lloyd George
France - prime minister Clemenceau
What did each of the leaders want from Germany at the treaty of Versailles
USA- world peace
Uk- a fair punishment for Germany
France- revenge on Germany (Germany ruined their land with trenches)
What were the terms of the treaty of Versailles
Article 231 meant Germany accepted starting the war.
Germany had to pay France 6.6 billion pounds in damages.
German air force was completely taken away.
Germany army was limited to 100,000 people only.
German land was given to Belgium, Poland, Denmark, France
What did Germany think of the terms of treaty of Versailles
(DIKTAT) They hated it
