Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
What was Article 231 of The Treaty of Versailles called and what did it do?
The War Guilt Clause; Germany had to accept blame for WW1
How much reparations did Germany have to pay under the Treaty?
£600 million
How was Germany’s army cut significantly due to the Treaty?
100,000 men (only volunteers)
6 warships
no armoured vehicles, aircraft or submarines
What happened to Germany’s empire?
It was handed over to the League of Nations
Why was the League set up and who couldn’t join?
It was set up to keep world peace; Germany
What was the German Peoples reaction to the Treaty?
They were shocked/insulted as they had hoped for a fair Treaty; It was referred to as a ‘Diktat’, a harsh settlement forced onto a country by another
How did the US Senate react to the Treaty?
They rejected both the Treaty and the LoN due to the worry of being involved in future wars.
How did Lloyd George react to the Treaty?
Lloyd George was pleased that Britain received German colonies, however George thought the terms of the Treaty were too harsh, believing too much resentment/hate in Germany would result in another war
