Interwar Years Flashcards

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Treaty of Versailles

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Terms:
- “War Guilt” clause (blame Germany)
- reparations
- German military cutbacks + Rhineland restrictions
- German loss of territory
- creation of League of Nations
Cons:
- left Germany weak and embarrassed
- did not give Italy the land they had hoped for

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Weimar Republic

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  • German gov
  • blamed for signing the TOV and agreeing to all the horrible terms
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Hyperinflation

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  • Germany printed more money to pay off debts
  • Money lost all value very fast
    +savings lost value
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Dawes Plan

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  • USA loans money to Germany
  • Germany can pay back debts to Britain and France
  • B&F can pay back war loans to USA
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Appeasement

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  • Allies allowing Germany to do what they like in fear of starting a conflict
  • avoid WWII at all costs
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