Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
Name the ‘Big Three’
Woodrow Wilson (USA) David Lloyd George (UK) Georges Clemenceau (France)
What was Germany’s army limited to?
100,000 men
What part of Germany was demilitarised?
The Rhineland
What territories were given back to France?
Alsace & Lorraine
How much were Germany made to pay in reparations?
6.6 Billion Pounds (100 Billion Marks)
How many ‘points’ did Woodrow Wilson have?
14
What was the ‘war guilt’ clause?
Article 231 - Germany had to admit fault for starting the war
On what date was the Treaty signed?
28th June 1919
What word did the German’s use to describe the Treaty?
Diktat (It was ‘dictated’ and they were not consulted)
What happened to the Saar?
Put under League of Nations control and to be mined to pay reparations
How many planes (military) were Germany allowed?
None - they were not allowed an airforce
What restrictions were placed on the German navy?
Only 6 battleships and not to be larger than 10,000 tonnes