The Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Germany have to pay 6.6 billion pounds in reparations (compensation)?
A
Due to the fact they accepted the blame for starting the war.
2
Q
Give four things that Germany lost as a result of the war.
A
Army reduced to 100,000 men Lost 10% of land Lost 12.5% of its population Lost all overseas colonies Lost 16% of its coal and 48% of its iron industry Navy reduced to 6 battleships Not allowed to have an air force
3
Q
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
A
After WW1 and it was announced in Germany in May 1919.
4
Q
What did the opponents of the government believe about the German army?
A
They believed that the army had been ‘stabbed in the back’ by socialist and liberal politicians
