Summary 1 - Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
On which date were Germany given 7 days to accept the treaty?
16th June
What did the first coalition government refuse to do in relation to the armistice?
They refused the armistice agreement
Why did the second government sign the armistice agreement?
They saw no other alternative
What % of territory did Germany lose?
13%
What % of its population did Germany lose?
12%
What % of its Iron Ore did Germany lose?
48%
What % of its coal did Germany lose?
16%
What % of its agricultural production did Germany lose?
15%
Which country got Eupen Malmedy?
Belgium
Which country got North Schleswig?
Denmark
Which country got Alsace Lorraine?
France
Posen and Danzig went to which country?
Poland
How many volunteers could the German army have?
100,000
How many battleships were the German army allowed?
6 battleships
Where was demilitarised and occupied by allies for 15 years?
Rhineland
What did Germany have to admit blame for?
First World War
What did DIKTAT mean?
No negotiation-imposed under the threat of further military action from the allies
What did Germany sign the armistice based on?
It would be made on Wilson’s 14 points
What was not determined when Germany signed the treaty?
The fee for reperations-Germans felt like they had signed a blank cheque
The TOV was moderate compared to what?
The treaty of Brest Litovsk
