The Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
Why did the Weimar government have no choice but to accept the Treaty of Versailles?
If they rejected it, the Allies could resume the war
Why was the armistice initially popular with the German people?
They had suffered during the war and wanted peace
True or false: the Weimar government took a key role in discussions about the Treaty of Versailles
False: they were excluded from the negotiations
What German word refers to the Treaty of Versailles as a ‘dictated peace’?
Diktat
The German people referred to the Treaty of Versailles as a “Dolchstoss”: what does this mean?
A “stab in the back”: the Weimar politicians betrayed the German army
What nickname was given to the Weimar politicians who took Germany out of the war?
The November Criminals
What percentage of its population did Germany lose as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
10%
How many Germans became part of Poland as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
1.5 million
Who gained Germany’s colonies in China, the Pacific and Africa?
Britain and France
As a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which countries took control of:
Alsace-Lorraine
Eupen and Malmedy
Posen and West Prussia
Northern Schleswig
Alsace-Lorraine: France
Eupen and Malmedy: Belgium
Posen and West Prussia: Poland
Northern Schleswig: Denmark
What happened to the German port of Danzig in the Treaty of Versailles?
Became a Free City, controlled by the League of Nations
What did the Treaty of Versailles state about the coal produced in the Saar coalfields?
It would go to France for the next 15 years
What percentage of the following did Germany lose in the Treaty of Versailles:
Iron ore
Coal
Agricultural production
Iron ore: 48%
Coal: 16%
Agricultural production: 15%
How many men were allowed in the German army in the Treaty of Versailles?
100,000
How many of the following were Germany allowed in the Treaty of Versailles:
Battleships
Torpedo boats
Submarines
6 battleships
12 torpedo boats
No submarines
