Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
What were the aims of Georges Clemenceau at the Treaty of Versailles and what was his attitude towards Germany?
Attitude towards Germany: felt Germany was the enemy and were threatened by them.
Main aims: called for harsh treatment in Germany as much of the war had been fought in France, so it was in a bad state. Wanted to cripple Germany
What were the aims of David Lloyd George at the Treaty of Versailles and what was his attitude towards Germany?
Attitude: wanted Germany justly punish doesn’t want Germany seeking revenge.
Main aims: get Germany to lose navy and colonies as this threatened British Empire. Maintain trading partnership between Britain and Germany
What were the aims of Woodrow Wilson at the Treaty of Versailles and what was his attitude towards Germany?
Attitude: treaty with Germany shouldn’t be too harsh.
Main aims: strengthen democracy so that the country leaders wouldn’t cause another war. Wanted to achieve world peace. Other Eastern European countries to rule themselves rather than being part of the Austro-Hungarian empire
Name some of Woodrow Wilson’s 14 points
No secret treaties
Free access to the seas
Free trade between countries
All countries to work towards this armament
Colonies to have a say in their own future
German troops to leave Russia
Belgium to have independence.
The return of Alsace and Lorraine to France
Readjustment of the frontiers of Italy and Austria
Self-determination for the countries of eastern Europe
Serbia should be given free and secure access to the sea
Self determination for nonpackaged peoples in the Ottoman empire
An independent Poland to be established, with three and secure access to the sea
A league of Nations to be set up
Which point of the Treaty of the site was most controversial
Self-determination for people of Ottoman empire
– – Not everyone wanted it
What was the most difficult of the terms of the Treaty of the Versailles to implement
No the secret treaties
– – How would this be controlled
What was the blame clause
Art. 231, Germany is to blame for the war and is liable for all losses
What were the military military terms of the Treaty of Versailles
German army limited to 100,000 men No conscription allowed No airforce, tanks or submarines allowed Navy restricted to 6 battleships The Rhineland was demilitarised
What were the territorial terms of the treaty of Versailles
Alsace and Lorraine returned to France.
Saarland run by the league of Nations for 15 years.
North Schleswig ceded to Denmark.
Danzig run by the league of Nations
West Prussia ceded to Poland, allowing them access to the sea.
Upper Silesia ceded to Poland
Union between Austria and Germany brackets (Anschluss) forbidden.
All African colonies ceded to victorious powers.
What were the financial terms of the Treaty of Versailles
£6.6 billion to be paid by Germany in yearly instalments.
Not a term of the treaty but millions of soldiers unemployed.
What other facts not in military, territorial or financial were ther to do with the ToV
Germany not invited to negotiate terms of treaty at all
Germany not invited to join the league (until 1926)
League of nations formed
Why did not everyone get everything they wanted at the Treaty of Versailles
Different aims Compromise – – Made them share colonies and learn Wilsons idealism – – Didn't agree with others Wanting revenge at different levels
What terms of the Treaty of Versailles did Georges Clemenceau like
All the military terms E.g. German army limited to 100,000 men
Alsace and Lorraine returned to France
West Prussia ceded to Poland, allowing them access to the sea but dividing Germany into
Upper Silesia ceded to Poland
What terms of the Treaty of Versailles did David Lloyd George like
Navy restricted to 6 battleships, no submarines allowed
Danzig run by the league of Nations
What terms of the Treaty of Versailles did Woodrow Wilson like
Saarland run by the league of Nations for 15 years
League of Nations formed
