The Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
Who was the first US president to travel to Europe, and what did he bring with him?
Wilson was the first US president to travel to Europe, and he brought his 14 points for peace.
How did the Allies react to Wilson’s 14 points?
The Allies were not interested in Wilson’s 14 points. They wanted land, colonies, and money from Germany.
What were the main consequences for Germany in the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to pay for the entire war, lost land and colonies, lost all large weapons (e.g., battleships, tanks), and their army was reduced to 100,000 men from 5 million. France occupied Germany’s two biggest resource centers, The Saar and the Rheinland.
What happened to Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and the Russian Empire?
Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and the Russian Empire all vanished.
What significant change occurred in Russia after World War I?
Russia became the first communist nation in the world, known as the USSR.
What issues arose from dividing the Ottoman Empire into multiple countries?
Problems, including terrorism, against Western democracies in the Middle East today stem from dividing the Ottoman Empire into countries like Iraq, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia.
What did Britain and France gain from the treaty?
Britain and France gained many colonies and wanted to punish Germany.
How did Japan and Italy feel about the treaty, and what did they do in response?
Japan and Italy felt ripped off and began to take over weaker neighbors to gain land.
How did Germany react to the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany felt ripped off and believed they would have continued fighting if they had known they had to give up everything. Hitler’s speeches later attacked the Treaty of Versailles.
What was the only point agreed upon in Wilson’s 14 points?
The only point agreed upon was the creation of the League of Nations.
Why did the Republican senators refuse to ratify the treaty?
They refused because Congress would not be in charge of the US military; the League of Nations would be. US soldiers could be sent anywhere to fight as world police, even to fight the US if ordered by the League.
What did Wilson believe about the League of Nations, and what happened to him?
Wilson believed the League of Nations would stop future wars and took his case to the people and the Senate. He suffered a stroke, became more hardheaded, and the US did not sign the League of Nations. Without the US, the League of Nations had no power to stop future wars.
