Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards

1
Q

When was the ceasefire announced?

A

11:00 11 November 1918

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2
Q

Who created the first draft of the Treaty of Versailles?

A

The American President Woodrow Wilson

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3
Q

Where did the world leaders meet to discuss the treaty with Germany?

A

The Palace of Versailles

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4
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How many treaties were signed?

A

Five

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5
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Where is Versailles?

A

France

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6
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Who announced the armistice?

A

The British Prime Minister David Lloyd George

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7
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Which country was still fighting towards the end of WWI?

A

Germany

All the other countries had surrendered

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7
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On what terms did Germany surrender?

A

On Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points

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8
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How was Wilson described?

A

As an international idealist who desired world peace based on principles of justice

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9
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Which of Wilsons points made it into the Treaty of Versailles?

A

On,y one

To form The League of Nations

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10
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Where is the Palace of Versailles situated?

A

In France

Just outside of Paris

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11
Q

Who attended the Treaty of Versailles?

A

Over 1200 delegates from the Allied Powers

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12
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Who was not permitted to attend the Treaty of Versailles?

A

The defeated Central Powers

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13
Q

What is a Kaiser?

A

The German King

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14
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Who was the Kaiser at the end of WWI?

A

Wilhelm II

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15
Q

Where was Wilhelm II?

A

He had fled into exile

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16
Q

Who had to sign the Treaty of Versailles?

A

Dr. Muller

Dr. Bell

17
Q

Where in the Palace of Versailles was the treaty signed?

A

The Hall of Mirrors

18
Q

What is the meaning of Diktat?

A

The German term for the Treaty of Versailles

It means dictated peace

19
Q

Why was the Treaty of Versailles called a Diktat?

A

The new government and leader were not permitted to attend

The Fourteen Points were not the basis of the treaty

20
Q

What was the name of the new government?

A

The Weimar Government

Their leader was Dr. Ebert

21
Q

What were the five treaties signed at the end of WWI?

A
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Saint-Germain
The Treaty of Neuilly 
The Treaty of Trianon
The Treaty of Lausanne
22
Q

What country was involved with the treaty of Versailles?

A

Germany

23
Q

What country was involved in the treaty of Saint-Germain?

A

Austria

24
Q

What country was involved in the treaty of Neuilly?

A

Bulgaria

25
Q

What country was involved in the treaty of Lausanne?

A

Turkey

26
Q

What country was involved with the treaty of Trianon?

A

Hungary

27
Q

What is the “Big Three”?

A

The three main men who controlled the proceedings at the treaty of Versailles

28
Q

Who were the “Big Three”?

A

Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson
David Lloyd George

29
Q

Who was Georges Clemenceau?

A

The French Prime Minister
He was also the Chairman at the Treaty of Versailles
Nicknamed the “Tiger”

30
Q

Who was Woodrow Wilson?

A

He was the American president

31
Q

Who was David Lloyd George?

A

He was the British Prime Minister

32
Q

What was Clemenceau’s view toward Germany?

A

He wanted revenge
He wanted to ensure France’s safety
He wanted Germany to pay massive reparations

33
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What was Wilson’s attitude toward Germany?

A

He wanted to pave the way for democracy

He wanted to rebuild a better Germany

34
Q

What happened to Woodrow Wilson?

A

His ideas were rejected by his own country

He was removed from congress

35
Q

What was David Lloyd George’s view of Germany?

A

He had a very moderate approach
He was influenced by British public opinion
This was very anti-German

36
Q

What fourth person was a big influence at the Treaty Of Versailles?

A

Signor Orlando

37
Q

Who was Signor Orlando?

A

The Italian Prime Minister

38
Q

Why is the Italian Prime Minister not included in the Big Three?

A

He left before the Treaty was concluded

39
Q

Why did Signor Orlando leave early?

A

He was disappointed with the gains planned for Italy