The Treaties

Question 1

What were the terms of the Treaty of Sèvres?

Answer 1

The terms of the Treaty of Sèvres were that Turkey’s tax system, finances and budget were to be controlled by the Allies. As well the terms were:

• Turkey lost lands to Bulgaria, Italy and Greece. As well they lost much of it’s empire along with Tunisia and Morocco.
• Armed forces limited to 50,000 men, navy strictly limited and no Air force at all.

Question 2

Why was Turkey so outraged by them?

Answer 2

Turkey was so outraged by them as their land and army was halved, and they felt very humiliated b6 the terms of the Treaty.

Question 3

When did Mustafa Kemal take as Turkey’s new general and why?

Answer 3

Mustafa Kemal took over as Turkey’s new general in early 1921 as Turkey hated their ruler for signing the treaty, and Kemal was one of the bests general.

Question 4

How much did the Battle of Sakarya last for and who won?

Answer 4

He Battle of Sakarya lasted for three weeks and the Greeks were forced to retreat, therefor Turkey won.

Question 5

Why was it decided to scrap the Treaty of Sèvres and replace it?

Answer 5

This was decided as the Turks ‘rebelled’ and kicked all the Greeks out of their country. They turned on the British, and at the last moment the British commander reached an agreement.

Question 6

What were the new terms of the Treat of Lausanne?

Answer 6

• Turkey got back most of their land in Europe and ordered all foreign troops to leave the country
• The Turkish straits we’re out back under Turkish control although all fortifications had to be destroyed
• There were to be no restrictions on Turkey’s armed forces and no reparations had to be paid.

Question 7

How much did Germany had to pay for reparation?

Answer 7

6600 million dollars.

Question 8

What were the military clauses of Germany agreed by the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 8

• Army reduced to 100,000 men.
• 6 battleships
• No armoured vehicles
• Armour sufficient for small army

Question 9

What were the economic reparations of Germany agreed by the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 9

• 6,6 billion pounds (6600 million dollars).
• Kept paying until 2000
• Land took off which would of helped them pay reparations.

Question 10

Essay:

Answer 10

Write two essay examples:

1. Was the treaty of Versailles justified?(Was it fair or not)
2. How successful was the league by 1920?