How fair was the Treaty of V Flashcards
How fair was the Treaty of Versailles
Germans felt it was very harsh. Kaiser abdicated and Germans expected better terms
How many Germans found themselves living outside of Germany after it lost part of its land?
Around 6 million. The feared persecution, esp since Germany was forced to accept the War Guilt clause.
How much of its land did Germany lose?
13 per cent. German families were forced off land they had owned for generations as it was claimed by other countries under the terms of the Treaty.
Was the Treaty too harsh?
Many people said that the Treaty was too harsh and that it would lead to another war.
Why did Germans feel vulnerable?
They were worried that the reduced army and navy were not big enough to protect them from an attack
Why was the Treaty called a Diktat?
Germany was not allowed to send representatives to the conference or to negotiate. They had to accept the terms that were given.
Impact of Wilson’s 14 points
Germans thought the peace treaty would be based on Wilson’s Fourteen Points.These set out to achieve a fairer world for all. They may not have signed the armistice had they known how few would form part of the Treaty.
Impact of reparations?
The reparations crippled Germany.
