Germany Grows Tired Flashcards
On what date did the German government ask for an armassist ?
November 11, 1918
Who did Germany ask to step down from power?
William II
Armistice?
Agreement to end fighting
Who did the allied blame for the war?
The central powers
How many people died during World War I?
8.5 million
Paris peace conference?
A conference of the allies to determine the of peace in Europe
Who were the the big three- ally leaders?
David Lloyd George
Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson
Who was the British prime minister who demanded harsh punishment of central powers?
David Lloyd George
French leader who’s goal was to weaken Germany so they can never threaten France?
Georges Clemenceau
US president who wanted to develop peace without a victory
Windrow Wilson
League of Nations?
A system in which a group of nations act as one to preserve peace
What was stated in the treaty of Versailles?
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
Why did Germany sign the treaty of Versailles?
They didn’t have a choice
What three republics were formed?
Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Austria, Hungary
Which countries walked away wanting revenge?
Germany
Italy
Japan
Russia