The Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
Georges Clemenceau
French Prime Minister, identified by moustache
Georges Clemenceau aim
To make germany pay. Pressured by the people of france he wanted land on the border to make ppl feel safe. Alsace lorraine must be returned to france. ‘There are 20 million germans too many’
David Lloyd George
Great Britain’s Prime minister, identified as ‘the other one’
David Lloyd George aim
Germany given not revenge but justice, a halfway point between the other two. Said that he would ‘make Germany pay’ because his people wanted that. Mainly just wanted to maintain british control of the seas and increase british trade
Woodrow Wilson
American President, identified as ‘the tall one’
Woodrow Wilson aims
wanted to make the world safe and end the war by making peace. Pushed his 14 points for world peace. Also wanted a league of nations, treaty of versailles jesus
The 14 Points
Stuff like no more secret treaties, league of nations, self determination
When was treaty of Versailles signed
28th of June 1919
Why did the Germans Dislike the treaty
Felt like it was forced on them
Too much to pay - 132 billion gold marks
Lost it’s territory and overseas colonies
Extinguished a proud military tradition
They were forced to take full responsibility for the war
Outcomes of the treaty
Lost all overseas colonies (large colonial losses) Lost some territory 132 billion gold marks Military reduced Forced to take full responsibility
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