The treaty of Versallies Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 4 main things?
A
Germany to ... Lose land to other countries Weaken Germany s military Humiliate,punish and blamed Make compensation
2
Q
Losing land meant…
A
13.5 % land,
12.5%population
16% coal
14% farming land
Germany had to give up all colonies .It would be controlled by league of nations
had to give land to France,Poland,Belgium and Denmark
3
Q
Making compensation and reparations meant ….
A
an unstabilised economy
bc Germnay had suffred significantly throughout the war
had to pay £6600000000
4
Q
A weakened military meant….
A
Germany great military power was now only a minority of what it had been in 1914. Soldiers felt angry and betrayed 100,000 small army/ 6 battleships Rhineland demilitarised zone Not allowed to have Air force
5
Q
Humiliating,punishing ,blaming Germany meant …
A
Germany was left feeling bitter ,resentful and cheated at the way she had been treated.
War guilt Clause
Forced to sign otherwise she would be invaded
