The 1918 Armistice

Question 1

Basis

Answer 1

Lloyd George and Clemenceau weren’t keen on Woodrow Wilson, nor did they like his 14 points so an Armistice requested by Germany was established instead.

Question 2

Important terms

Answer 2

1) German troops must evacuate Belgium and France within 2 weeks
2) Germany must give up it’s heavy weapons
3) The Naval blockades around Germany would be kept
4) German will accept full blame for the war
5) Germany will pay reparations
6) Germany will be denied access to the Rhineland

Question 3

Clemenceau’s opinion

Answer 3

Wanted Germany to be punished as they were a threat to France. He also wanted to fully reject Wilson’s 14 points, a naval blockade on Germany and for the Alsace-Lorraine to be given to France.

Question 4

Lloyd George’s opinion

Answer 4

Didn’t like Wilson’s idea of self-determination and colonial freedom as it would pose a threat to Britain’s empire. He wanted Germany to be punished, but not too Harshly because they were an important trading partner and he wanted to continue the blockade of Germany and make private deals with them.

Question 5

The Armistice was a compromise for everyone

Answer 5

It was not too strict on Germany. The Kaiser abdicated on the 9th November 1918. At this point, German politicians sent to sign the Armistice had to accept any terms.

Question 6

When did the signing take place?

Answer 6

11th November 1918

Question 7

How long was the armistice in force for?

Answer 7

30 days but was continuously renewed until the establishment of the Treaty of Versailles