The Versailles Treaty

Question 1

What was Woodrow Wilson’s main objective during the Versailles negotiations?

Answer 1

To build a safer world post-war and prevent future war.

Question 2

What year did the USA enter World War I under Wilson’s leadership?

Answer 2

1917.

Question 3

What were the Fourteen Points?

Answer 3

Wilson’s plan for post-war peace, focusing on preventing future wars.

Question 4

What was Wilson’s stance on secret treaties?

Answer 4

He wanted no secret treaties (1st point).

Question 5

What was Wilson’s proposal for the seas?

Answer 5

Free seas for all nations (2nd point).

Question 6

What did Wilson suggest about trade barriers?

Answer 6

Remove customs barriers (3rd point)

Question 7

What did Wilson propose about armaments?

Answer 7

Reduce armaments (4th point)

Question 8

What did Wilson say about colonial peoples

Answer 8

Colonial peoples’ wishes should be considered (5th point)

Question 9

What was Wilson’s point on Russia

Answer 9

German forces should leave Russia (6th point)

Question 10

What was Wilson’s point on Belgium?

Answer 10

Belgium should be independent (7th point)

Question 11

What was Wilson’s point on Alsace-Lorraine

Answer 11

It should be returned to France (8th point).

Question 12

What was Wilson’s proposal for Italy?

Answer 12

Italy’s frontier should be adjusted to avoid conflict (9th point).

Question 13

What did Wilson propose for Eastern Europe

Answer 13

Self-determination for Eastern Europe (10th point).

Question 14

What was Wilson’s point on Serbia?

Answer 14

Serbia should be given a coastline (11th point)

Question 15

What did Wilson propose for the Turkish Empire

Answer 15

Self-determination for its peoples (12th point).

Question 16

What did Wilson propose for Poland

Answer 16

Poland should be independent and have access to the sea

Question 17

What was Wilson’s final point

Answer 17

Establish the League of Nations to settle disputes (14th point).

Question 18

Did Wilson aim to punish Germany

Answer 18

No, he aimed to prevent future wars, not punish Germany

Question 19

What was Georges Clemenceau’s objective during the negotiations

Answer 19

To weaken Germany and seek revenge for the destruction caused during the war

Question 20

What did Clemenceau want for France in terms of compensation

Answer 20

He wanted compensation for damages and severe punishment for Germany

Question 21

What was David Lloyd George’s approach to Germany’s punishment?

Answer 21

He did’t want to punish Germany too harshly but also had to make Germany pay.

Question 22

What part of Wilson’s plan did Lloyd George disagree with?

Answer 22

Wilson’s proposal for free seas

Question 23

What was Vittorio Orlando’s primary focus during the Versailles negotiations

Answer 23

Securing as much land as possible for Italy

Question 24

What territory was returned to France under the Treaty of Versailles

Answer 24

Alsace-Lorraine

Question 25

What was the fate of the Saar region according to the treaty

Answer 25

Given to France for 15 years, with a future vote on its status

Question 26

What was created to cut off East Prussia from Germany?

Answer 26

The Polish Corridor.

Question 27

What happened to Danzig under the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 27

It was made a free city under international control.

Question 28

Which countries gained independence as a result of the treaty?

Answer 28

Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.

Question 29

What happened to Austria-Hungary after the war?

Answer 29

It was split into independent Austria and Hungary.

Question 30

What land losses did Germany suffer in terms of resources?

Answer 30

Germany lost 13% of land, 12% of population, 10% of coal, 48% of iron, 15% of agricultural production, and 10% of manufacturing.