History exam revision, Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
When was the treaty of versailles signed?
28th of June, 1919
What event was the treaty signed?
The Paris Peace conference
When was the Armistice signed?
November 11, 1918
Who were the “big three”in the treaty of versailles?
- French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau
- President Woodrow Wilson
- British Prime Minister David Lloyd George
What did Georges Clemenceau want from the treaty
To punish Germany and to regain some of France’s land
What did Woodrow Wilson want from the treaty of Versallies?
Disarmament of Germany, The league of nations and territorial adjustments
What did David Loyd George want from the treaty
Reparations and Disarmament
What were the 14 points?
They were intended to serve a basis for the peace negotiations. They included things like Diplomacy and reparations
What were the key terms of the treaty
. War guilt and reparations
. Territorial losses
. Disarmament
. League of Nations
. Loss of sovereignty
What were some of the political consequences of the treaty on Germany
. Humilitation and resentment
. Weimar republic and instability
. Rise of Extremism
. Loss of territory and self determination
. Destabilising effect on relations
What were the Social consequences of the treaty on germany
. Social unrest
. Loss of territory and displaced populations
. Political radicalisation
. rise of extremism
. Social fragmentation
