The Harshness of the TOV Flashcards
Where and when was the TOV signed?
The Palace of Versailles, Paris, France
June 28 1919
How many clauses were in the TOV?
440 clauses
Who influenced the TOV?
The TOV was influenced by the big three: George Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (Great Britain), Woodrow Wilson (USA).
All countries were on the Allied side and considered Germany their enemy.
Why was Germany punished in the TOV?
- Germany was blamed for causing the most damage
- They were part of the Central Powers - enemies to the Allies
- Central Powers were blamed for starting the War
- To justify their demands for territory, reparations and arms restrictions, the Allies felt it would be necessary to blame Germany entirely for the war.
Why did George Clemenceau want to punish Germany?
Georges Clemenceau (France), wanted revenge on Germany.
Why did Woodrow Wilson want to punish on Germany?
Woodrow Wilson (USA), wanted a new system for solving international disputes.
Why did David Lloyd George want to punish Germany?
David Lloyd George (Britain), also was under political pressure within Britain to punish Germany
How did Germans feel about the punishments from the TOV?
- Germans were shocked and outraged
- They did not think they deserved the blame
What article was the ‘War guilt’ clause?
Article 231
Under Article 231, Germany’s army was reduced to:
100,000 men in the Army
What was banned under Article 231 (Military)?
Conscription
Germany’s Navy was reduced to:
15,000 men,
6 battleships
and no submarines
Germany’s air force was reduced to:
0 men - completely eliminated
How much of Germany’s land was lost?
13%
All ____ were also lost
Overseas territories
