Treaty Of Versailles

Question 1

Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?

Answer 1

Yes:
• removed land from places which weren’t German speaking (Polish corridor)
• basic economy was not destroyed

No:
• wrong to blame all the war
• punished the people not the rulers
• nothing about war guilt + reparations in 14 points
• aimed to destroy the economy

Question 2

What was Germany’s reaction

Answer 2

• felt they did not start/ lose the war
• not a representative at Paris Peace Conference
• reparations would ruin the economy
• insulted that they were not asked to join LON

Question 3

What were the disagreements among the Big Three?

Answer 3

Clemenceau + Wilson:
• resented generous attitude

Clemenceau + Lloyd-George:
• not to treat Germany harshly

Lloyd-George + Wilson:
• people ruling themselves

Question 4

What were the aims of Clemenceau

Answer 4

Clemenceau:

• harsh treatment on Germany as they had now been invaded by them twice

Question 5

Name four territorial loses

Answer 5

1. All German colonies as League of Nations mandate
2. Danzig became a free city
3. Alsace-Lorraine to France
4. Upper Silesia to Poland

Question 6

Name four military restrictions

Answer 6

1. Army limited to 100,000 men
2. Weaponry limited to defensive only ie. No tanks/heavy artillery
3. Air Force abolished
4. Navy restricted to 6 vessels with no submarines

Question 7

What were the aims of Lloyd-George

Answer 7

Lloyd-George:
• wanted a mid-ground
• more interested in British Empire

Question 8

What were the aims of Wilson

Answer 8

Wilson:
• wanted fair peace
• made 14 points
• believed every nation should have its own government

Question 9

Name two economic sufferings

Answer 9

1. French occupation of the Saarland

2. Reparations for £6,600 million