The Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
What was article 231?
Stated that Germany was too blame for war
Why did Germany hate that they were to blame for the war?
They hated this because they saw it as an act of self defence
What happened to Germany’s army in the treaty of Versailles ?
The army was reduced, limited to 100,000 men
What happened to their navy?
It was limited to 15,000 men, and six battleships and no submarines
Why did they hate the fact their army was limited?
Germany was a great power and it would be humiliating to have such a low level of armed forces. It made them seem vulnerable and a easy target
How much of land did Germany loss?
13%
How many people lived in the land that Germany lost?
16 million
What is an example of the land they lost?
The polish corridor
Why did Germany hate the fact they lost so much land?
Millions of Germans had to move to foreign countries, lost families and properties
What was another problem with the land loss?
It took away 10% of industries and 15% of agricultural
What did the Germans call the treaty of Versailles ?
The shameful diktat of Versailles
