Germany Grows Tired Flashcards

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On what date did the German government ask for an armassist ?

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November 11, 1918

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Who did Germany ask to step down from power?

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William II

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Armistice?

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Agreement to end fighting

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Who did the allied blame for the war?

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The central powers

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4
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How many people died during World War I?

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8.5 million

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Paris peace conference?

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A conference of the allies to determine the of peace in Europe

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Who were the the big three- ally leaders?

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David Lloyd George
Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson

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Who was the British prime minister who demanded harsh punishment of central powers?

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David Lloyd George

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French leader who’s goal was to weaken Germany so they can never threaten France?

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Georges Clemenceau

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US president who wanted to develop peace without a victory

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Windrow Wilson

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10
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League of Nations?

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A system in which a group of nations act as one to preserve peace

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What was stated in the treaty of Versailles?

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Germany has to take full blame 
Pay allies 30 billion dollars 
Remove land from west and east Germany 
Give up all colonies 
Limit military size
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Why did Germany sign the treaty of Versailles?

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They didn’t have a choice

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13
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What three republics were formed?

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Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Austria, Hungary

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14
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Which countries walked away wanting revenge?

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Germany
Italy
Japan
Russia

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Why did Germany want revenge?

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30 billion dollars, smaller military, lost territory

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Why did Italy want revenge?

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They didn’t get land they were promised

17
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Why did Japan want revenge?

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Allies refused to give them their claims in China

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Why did Russia want revenge?

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They cut out peace talks and part of land was taken away