Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
What year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I.
True
Which countries were the main architects of the Treaty of Versailles?
United States, United Kingdom, France, and Italy
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles was signed on _______.
June 28, 1919
What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
To establish peace and impose penalties on Germany after World War I
Which article of the Treaty of Versailles placed the blame for the war on Germany?
Article 231
Multiple Choice: Which territory was NOT ceded by Germany under the Treaty of Versailles? A) Alsace-Lorraine B) Saar Basin C) Sudetenland D) Memel
C) Sudetenland
What military restrictions were placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was limited to an army of 100,000 troops and was prohibited from having an air force.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles established the League of Nations.
True
What reparations were imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was required to pay significant financial reparations to the Allied countries.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles was part of a series of treaties known as the _______.
Paris Peace Treaties
What was the reaction of the United States Senate to the Treaty of Versailles?
The United States Senate refused to ratify the Treaty.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Treaty of Versailles? A) Rise of fascism in Europe B) Establishment of the United Nations C) Expansion of the Austro-Hungarian Empire D) Creation of NATO
A) Rise of fascism in Europe
What was the ‘War Guilt Clause’?
It was the clause in the Treaty of Versailles that assigned blame for the war solely to Germany.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was universally accepted by the countries involved.
False
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany’s economy?
It led to severe economic hardship and hyperinflation in Germany.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to give up its overseas _______.
colonies
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions was demilitarized under the Treaty of Versailles? A) Rhineland B) Alsace-Lorraine C) Sudetenland D) Saar Basin
A) Rhineland
What was the significance of the League of Nations in the Treaty of Versailles?
It aimed to prevent future conflicts through collective security and diplomacy.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was successful in preventing future wars.
False
What was one of the main criticisms of the Treaty of Versailles?
It was too harsh on Germany and contributed to future instability in Europe.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles was negotiated at the _______ Conference.
Paris Peace
Which principle of Wilson’s Fourteen Points was included in the Treaty of Versailles?
Self-determination for nations
What was the ‘Diktat’ in reference to the Treaty of Versailles?
It refers to the treaty being imposed on Germany without negotiation.
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT a member of the ‘Big Four’ at the Paris Peace Conference? A) France B) United Kingdom C) Russia D) Italy
C) Russia
