The Treaty of Versailles

Question 1

Main components of the Treaty of Versailles

Answer 1

Germany to pay financial reparations (war) to allied countries(6.6 billion in 1921) , lose territory, give up all it’s overseas colonies, reduce the size of it’s military (reduced to 100,00 men) and accept guilt for the war.

Question 2

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 2

A compromise between President Wilson’s fourteen points, his desire to make a ‘just peace’ and the French leader Clemenceau’s desire for revenge. The league of nations was created as a result of the treaty.

Question 3

When was the Treaty created?”

Answer 3

It was created and signed on June 28, 1919. It was one of the first official peace treaties that ended WW1.

Question 4

Who were the main countries involved and their leaders?

Answer 4

Known as the “big four”, they met in Paris to negotiate the Treaty
1. United States: President Woodrow Wilson
2. United Kingdom: Prime Minister Lloyd Geroge
3. France: Prime Minister Clemenceau
4. Italy: Prime Minister Vittorio Emanuele

Question 5

Issues that occurred

Answer 5

Germany did not have a say in the treaty
War Guilt Clause: directly blamed Germany for the outbreak
- Germany forced to pay reparations of $5 billion