The Treaty of Versailles 1919 Flashcards
What effect did the Treaty have on Germany and its people?
It weakened them very badly and many were angry that the Weimar Republic agreed to sign it.
Where was the Treaty signed?
Versailles in France.
When was the Treaty signed?
20th June 1919.
What land did the agreement take away from Germany? (3)
Alsace-Lorraine in the West of the country.
The Polish Corridor in the East.
The coal rich land of Saar.
How did the agreement damage Germany’s economy?
They were forced to pay £6,600 in reparations to France and Britain.
How did it weaken the army?
It banned the German air force.
No submarines were allowed.
A 100,000 soldier maximum was enforced.
Why were nationalists annoyed with the section of the Treaty which caused Germany to accept the blame for WW1? (War Guilt Clause)
They felt WW1 had not been 100% Germany’s fault and that they were being scapegoated.
What was the nickname given to the leaders who signed the Treaty?
November Criminals.
What were the intended consequences of the Treaty of Versailles? (3)
Prevent war.
Acception of guilt.
Loss of power.
What were the unintended consequences of the Treaty of Versailles? (4)
Anger.
Starvation/poverty.
Aggression was a ‘national feeling’
Increased threats from within towards the Weimar Republic.
Which countries were key in signing the Treaty? (5)
Britain. France. America. Italy. Germany.
Who felt the Treaty was too harsh? (2) Why?
Britain.
America.
They were fearful of what the future would bring once it was signed.
Which country felt that the Treaty could have been harsher?
France, they wanted to deccolate Germany.
