The Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28th June 1919
Who were the Big Three?
Woodrow Wilson
George Clemenceau
David Lloyd George
Name three terms of the Treaty of Versailles (GARGLE)
Guilt Army Reparations Germany lost land LEague of Nations
What happened to Germanys army because of the Treaty of Versailles?
They weren’t allowed any more than 100,000 men in their army. They could have no submarines or aeroplanes. Rhineland was de-militarised and they could only have six battleships.
Which one of the Big Threes did not sign the Treaty Of Versailles?
US Senate refuses to sign the Treaty of Versailles (Woodrow Wilson)
How much in reparations did Germany have to pay?
Germany had to pay £6,600 million in reparations.
Name four aims of George Clemenceau
Punishment Revenge To 'make Germany pay' for the damage Independent Rhineland To get Alsace-Lorraine Germany weak and crippled
Name four aims of David Lloyd George
Compromise Punish and make Germany pay but not revenge Protect British Empire Trade Peace
Name four aims of Woodrow Wilson
A better world
Fair peace
Self-Determination
International Co-operation (League of Nations)
How did the Germans feel about the Treaty of Versailles?
The Germans felt unfairly treated because they were blamed for the whole war and they had to pay for all the damage which would take them many years meaning they would not have the sufficient amount of money being used on there country. Angry with the others for blaming it all on them.
Name the four other Treaties of 1919-1920 (SaiNTS)
Saint Germain
Neuilly
Trianon
Sevres
Who was the Treaty of Saint Germain with?
Austria
Who was the Treaty of Neuilly with?
Bulgaria
Who was the Treaty of Trainon with?
Hungary
Who was the Treaty of Sevres with?
Turkey
How many people took part in the conference of Versailles?
32
Where is Versailles?
The outskirts of Paris.
How long was the Rhineland taking away from the Germans for?
15 years
How many points did Woodrow Wilson come up with?
14
