Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
Who were the ‘Big Three’?
The Big Three were the three most important leaders at the conference in january 1919 at the Palace of Versailles to decide what to do with the losing enemy. These countries were the leaders of Britain ( Lloyd George), France ( George Clemenceau) and the USA (Woodrow Wilson).
When was the Treaty of Versailles announced?
The Treaty of Versailles was announced in June 1919- Germany’s politicians were sent over to sign the Treaty or face invasion.
What were the contents of the Treaty of Versailles?
- Germany must pay for the war in money and goods- £6.6 billion and must sign an agreement that they started the war
- Germany to have no air force, tanks or submarines, only a small army and navy
- Germany to hand over colonies to Britain and France
- Parts of Germany cut off to make new countries
- League of Nations set up- talk about problems rather than fight
What was the League of Nations?
The League of Nations was an international club to resolve problems peacefully. About 40 countries signed up straight away. If pne nation decided to declare war on another, all other members would stop trading with them until a lack of supllies would bring the war to an end. Countries would also work together to fight diseases, stop drug-smuggling and slavery and improve working conditions. Fewer than half the countries in the world joined and politicians in the USA voted against it.
