history

Question 1

What happened in 11 November1918

Answer 1

Germany surrendered to the Allies andsigned an armistice (cease fighting).

Question 2

What happened in January 1919

Answer 2

WW1 Peace Conferencebegan at the Versailles Palace in Paris, France, dominated by the ‘Big Three’victors: USA, France, Britain.

Question 3

Who was the world leader of the United States of America and what were their attitudes towards Germany?

Answer 3

Woodrow Wilson, and seeking a mild peace treaty and a more peaceful world.

Question 4

Who was world leader of the United Kingdom and what were their attitudes towards Germany?

Answer 4

David George, and seeking revenge -moderate

Question 5

Who was world leader of Italy and what were their attitudes towards Germany?

Answer 5

Using Paris peace conference to gain ‘lost’ land

Question 6

Who was world leader of France and what were their attitudes towards Germany?

Answer 6

Georges Clemenceau, Seeking revenge -severe

Question 7

What was Germany view on the Treaty of Versailles

Answer 7

Germany was not allowed to participate, and the focus was on punishingGermany.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by the Allies and Germany on 28 June 1919.
Germany was forced to sign, under threat of the resumption of war.
The Germans referred to the Treaty as adiktat(imposed peace).

Question 8

What were the main treaty points?

Answer 8

“BRAT”
-Blame: had to accept blame of causing losses of the war
-Reparations: had to pay 6.6 billion pounds for damages
-Armed forces: forbidden to have submarines or air force, navy reduced to six battleships, army limited to 100,000 men and conscription banned, Germany troops not allowed in Rhineland
-Territory: Forbidden to unite with Austria, lost territory