Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28th June 1919
Insert the missing word of this phrase:
‘A __________ peace”
Compromise
What is meant by the term “a compromise peace”?
Getting your own way partially, but not completely.
Who made up the Big Three?
- David Lloyd-George (British prime minister)
- Georges Clemenceau (French President)
- Woodrow Wilson (President of the USA)
What was the main idea behind the Treaty of Versailles?
To prevent future wars.
Why was the Treaty of Versailles difficult to create with 3 people working on it?
Because each of the Big Three had different ideas as to how peace was to be achieved.
Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
The Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles, Paris, France
What was Georges Clemenceau’s nickname?
“The Tiger”
Why was Georges Clemenceau’s nickname “The Tiger”?
Because he was a fierce character who wanted the harshest outcome of the Treaty of Versailles upon Germany.
How did Clemenceau want to weaken Germany?
- Take away German territory
- Weaken German industry
- Reducing Germany’s armed forces
Why did Clemenceau want to punish Germany and have revenge on them?
Because of the suffering inflicted upon the people of France during the war, as most of the fighting took place in North Eastern France.
What did Clemenceau want Germany to remain as?
Forever weak
Why did Clemenceau want Germany to remain forever weak?
In order to prevent them from ever invading France again.
What was the name of the Italian leader that also played a part in the negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles?
Vittorio Orlando.
Why were Georges Clemenceau, David Lloyd-George and Woodrow Wilson nicknamed “The Big Three”?
Because they were the 3 major powers in the world at the time.
What political party did David Lloyd-George stand for?
The Liberal party.
When else (before the first world war) did Germany invade France?
During the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871
What was Woodrow Wilson?
An idealist.
What did Wilson want from the negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles?
A perfect solution
What did Wilson hope that WW1 would be?
The war to end all wars.
What did Wilson want the world to be safe for?
He wanted the world to be safe for democracy.
What is meant by the term ‘idealist’?
Wanting perfect peace leading to a perfect world.
a) What kind of view was Woodrow Wilson able to take during the negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles?
b) Why was this?
a) A detached/unbiased view.
b) Because the USA had not entered the war until 1917.
True or False?
Wilson wanted a fair and lasting peace.
True.