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Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards

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1
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When was the ceasefire announced?

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11:00 11 November 1918

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2
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Who created the first draft of the Treaty of Versailles?

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The American President Woodrow Wilson

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

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The Palace of Versailles

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4
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How many treaties were signed?

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Five

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5
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Where is Versailles?

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France

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6
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Who announced the armistice?

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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?

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Germany

All the other countries had surrendered

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7
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On what terms did Germany surrender?

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On Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points

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8
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How was Wilson described?

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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?

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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?

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In France

Just outside of Paris

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11
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Who attended the Treaty of Versailles?

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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?

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The defeated Central Powers

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13
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What is a Kaiser?

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The German King

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14
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Who was the Kaiser at the end of WWI?

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Wilhelm II

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15
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Where was Wilhelm II?

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He had fled into exile

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16
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Who had to sign the Treaty of Versailles?

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Dr. Muller

Dr. Bell

17
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Where in the Palace of Versailles was the treaty signed?

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The Hall of Mirrors

18
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What is the meaning of Diktat?

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The German term for the Treaty of Versailles

It means dictated peace

19
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Why was the Treaty of Versailles called a Diktat?

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The new government and leader were not permitted to attend

The Fourteen Points were not the basis of the treaty

20
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What was the name of the new government?

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The Weimar Government

Their leader was Dr. Ebert

21
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What were the five treaties signed at the end of WWI?

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The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Saint-Germain
The Treaty of Neuilly 
The Treaty of Trianon
The Treaty of Lausanne
22
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What country was involved with the treaty of Versailles?

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Germany

23
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What country was involved in the treaty of Saint-Germain?

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Austria

24
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What country was involved in the treaty of Neuilly?

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Bulgaria

25
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What country was involved in the treaty of Lausanne?

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Turkey

26
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What country was involved with the treaty of Trianon?

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Hungary

27
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What is the “Big Three”?

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

28
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Who were the “Big Three”?

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Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson
David Lloyd George

29
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Who was Georges Clemenceau?

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

30
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Who was Woodrow Wilson?

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He was the American president

31
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Who was David Lloyd George?

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He was the British Prime Minister

32
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What was Clemenceau’s view toward Germany?

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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?

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He wanted to pave the way for democracy

He wanted to rebuild a better Germany

34
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What happened to Woodrow Wilson?

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His ideas were rejected by his own country

He was removed from congress

35
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What was David Lloyd George’s view of Germany?

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

36
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What fourth person was a big influence at the Treaty Of Versailles?

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Signor Orlando

37
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Who was Signor Orlando?

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The Italian Prime Minister

38
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Why is the Italian Prime Minister not included in the Big Three?

A

He left before the Treaty was concluded

39
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Why did Signor Orlando leave early?

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He was disappointed with the gains planned for Italy

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