treaty of versailles

Question 1

what were Woodrow Wilsons aims

Answer 1

. don’t be to harsh on Germany
. countries to have self determination
. international co-operation
. to strengthen democracy in defeated countries

Question 2

what were Lloyd georges aims

Answer 2

.not to be too harsh on Germany
. Britain and Germany to trade again
. wanted Germany to lose its colonies and navy

Question 3

what were clemenceaus aims

Answer 3

. to punish Germany
. return Alsace Lorraine to France
. for the Rhineland to be demilitarised
. reparation to be paid by Germany
. to limit the German army

Question 4

what were the terms of the treaty of versailles

Answer 4

1. article 231- Germany was held responsible to all damages during the war
2. for Germany to pay reparations in damages 6.6 billion
3. for german territories to be given to france
4. the size of the german army restrcited to 100,00 men and navy to 6 battleships

Question 5

what were the german reactions to the treaty of versailles

Answer 5

. felt as though it was unfair and they were targeted
. german government refused to sign treaty
. lost 10% of land
. 16% of coal

Question 6

what were the consequences of the treaty to germany

Answer 6

. politcal violence - right wing protested

. conflict in the Ruhr- unable to pay reperation leading to french taking resources such as coal and soliders as debt

. hyperinflation - due to high reparations german government had to print money causing the currency to become worthless