The Treaty of Sevres 1920 Flashcards
1
Q
When was this treaty signed?
A
August 1920
2
Q
Which country did this treaty deal with?
A
Turkey
3
Q
What did the treaty want to get out of Turkey?
A
Turkey lost lands to Bulgaria, Italy and Greece and lost a lot of its empire along with Tunisia and Morocco.
4
Q
How many soldiers was the Turkish army limited to?
A
50,000
5
Q
What were other rules enforced on the armed forces?
A
The Turkish navy was strictly limited and they were not allowed an air force whatsoever.
6
Q
What was controlled by the Allies?
A
Turkey’s tax system, finances and budget were controlled by the Allies. Parts of Turkey were also defined as zones of influence controlled by the British, French or Italians.
7
Q
How did the Turks feel about this Treaty?
A
They were angered and humiliated by the terms.
