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Which countries dominated the negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles?
Great Britain, France, Italy, and the United States
What was Germany’s role in the Treaty of Versailles negotiations?
Germany was not allowed in the room until it was time to sign
What does the acronym BRAT stand for in the context of the Treaty of Versailles?
- Blame
- Reparations
- Armed Forces
- Territory
What was Germany required to accept regarding responsibility for World War I?
Full responsibility for the war and the destruction
How much in reparations was Germany required to pay according to the Treaty of Versailles?
6.6 billion dollars
When did Germany finally pay off the reparations from the Treaty of Versailles?
2010
What were the restrictions placed on the size of Germany’s army under the Treaty of Versailles?
Allowed only a 100,000-man army, no draft, no tanks
What were the limitations placed on the German Navy as per the Treaty of Versailles?
Only 15,000 personnel and 6 battleships with no submarines
How much land did Germany lose as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
13% of its land
What was the status of the Rhineland after the Treaty of Versailles?
Demilitarized and occupied by Allied troops
What major economic resource was given to France for 15 years from Germany?
Germany’s coal fields
What was the stipulation regarding Germany’s colonies in the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to give up all of its colonies
What was the restriction placed on Germany regarding Austria in the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany could never ally with Austria again
What was the U.S. stance on the Treaty of Versailles?
The U.S. did not approve of the treaty and never signed it
What type of agreements did the U.S. sign instead of the Treaty of Versailles?
Its own treaties with Germany, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire
