Treaty of Versailles and it's impact Flashcards
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect jobs, land and the economy?
It took away the key industrial land and jobs and crippled the economy.
Name 2 other reasons why the Germans were unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles .
Germany had been forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles and the German people didn’t understand the military situation
What does TRAWL stand for?
Territories lost Reparations Army Reduce War Guilt League of Nations
Which part of Germany was given back to France?
Alsace Lorraine.
Which part of Germany was given to Poland?
The Polish Corridor
Which country was Germany forbidden to unite with?
Austria
What happened to Germany’s colonies?
They were taken and given to France and Britain
Which area was demilitarized?
Rhineland was a demilitarized zone meaning German soldiers couldn’t enter it.
How many money in reparations did Germany have to pay?
132 billion golden marks which is 6.6 billion pounds
Which country did most of the reparations money go to?
France as they the most badly affected by the war.
How was the army reduced?
No tanks or planes were allowed and only 6 ships. The army had 100,000 people and the navy had 15,000 men.
How did Germany people feel that the Treat Of Versailles were unfair?
Germany people felt that the Treaty Of Versailles were unfair as England declared war on Germany first and Germany didn’t start the war.
How did Germany feel about League of nations?
Germany were not in the League of Nations and people felt that it was unfair. Germany only joined in 1926.