The peace treaties of 1919-23 Flashcards
What were Lloyd Georges aims from the treaty of versailles
He agreed with Wilson that a League of Nations should be setup
He wanted Germany to lose its Navy.
He wanted to strengthen Britains empire
He wanted to keep Germany as a trading partner
He wanted to prevent communism
What were Woodrow Wilsons aims from the treaty of versailles
Woodrow Wilson had a few main aims:
Wilson thought that the treaty shouldn’t be too harsh on Germany-
He knew that a harsh treaty would make Germany want revenge on the Allies, which could lead to another war. He also feared that extremist groups, such as the Communists, could come to power.
Wilson wanted to Strengthen democracy in defeated countries-
He thought that if leaders listened to their people and their votes, the people wouldn’t let them go to war.
Wilson wanted small countries to be given self-determination-
Wilson thought that different countries should rule themselves rather than be part of an empire. He thought that this would prevent conflicts between countries as there had been before WW1
He wanted a League of nations to be setup
This would deal with international disputes. If countries had a way of solving disputes peacfully and if the whole world worked together, war would be prevented. His idea would mean that if one country wanted to invade another they would be facing the rest of the world agaisnt them.
He wanted all countries to work towards disarmament
What were Clemenceaus aims from the treaty of versailles
Clemenceau firstly wanted to make sure that the treaty was harsh enought that it would make Germany too weak to attack France again. This would guarantee French security
Secondly, he wanted Germany to pay France their war debts so they could start rebuilding the damages from the war.
Thirdly, He wanted the treaty to punish Germany for all the damage they had caused
Finally, He wanted to get revenge on Germany for how they had treated France during the war
Did Wilson get what he wanted from the treaty of Versailles
Wilson was very unhappy with the outcome. He felt that it was too harsh on Germany and felt not enough of his points were used and the reperations were too high and would ruin Germanys economy. He felt it would lead to germany wanting revenge and causing another war in the future.
He did get:
The league of nations
Self determination for Eastern Europe
Did Clemenceau get what he wanted from the treaty of versailles
Clemenceau wasnt happy with the outcome. He felt it wasnt harsh enough on Germany. The french people agreed and Celemnceau was voted out of power in 1920.
He got:
Alsace-Lorraine returned to France
Compensation from the damages from the war
Security from future German invasions
Germany to be crippled economically and military
What were the main terms of the treaty of versailles
Germany had to accept responsibiblty for the war.
Germany had to pay £6.6 billion in reparations to the Allies.
Their army was limited to 100,000 men, they werent allowed any submarines and airforce. They also were only allowed 6 battle ships and the rhineland was to be de-militarised
League of nations to be setup- Germany couldnt join
Germany couldnt unite with Austria
German colonies became mandates
Did Lloyd George get what he wanted from the treaty of Versailles
Lloyd George was pretty happy with the outcome. The British public were happy with what he achieved and returned to Britain with a heroes welcome. However he thought that the treaty was too harsh on Germany and thought that Germany would want to take revenge in the future.
He got:
A moderate treaty that would allow the British economy to recover from the war
Expansion for the British empire
Elimination of the German naval threat
What was the German reaction to the treaty of versailles
The Germans felt that the treaty was unfair.
They did not feel they were to blame for the war and the treaty hurt Germany’s pride
The Germans hated the reparations and they only started to pay them when Britain and France invaded in 1921
The Germans hated their tiny army and said that they were helpless against other countries
The Germans hated their loss of territory. Germany had lost a tenth of its land and they claimed that the treaty was simply an attempt to destroy their economy
