Treaty Of Versialles Flashcards
Who were the allies
USA, Britain, France
When did germanys army surrender to WW1
November 1918
Why was germanys army desperate
The allies blocked german ports are starved them of raw materials
Who is the Kaiser
The emperor of Germany
What did the Germany economy do to the kaiser
They pressured him to abdicate (stand down)
When was the armistice signed
11th November 1918
What was the impact on France of ww1
France felt threatened by Germany as they had been attacked twice by the Germans in 50 years, germanys land had not been as badly affected as France, France had suffered enormous damage to its land, industry and population. Over 71% of France’s military had been killed or injured.
What was the impact of ww1 on USA
Losses were smaller than other countries as they had only been involved in the war for just over a year, USA government wanted peace so that USA didn’t have to get involved in wars anymore
What was the impact of ww1 on Britain
Over 41% of military killed or injured, Britain wanted to protect British empire from threats, British public sought revenge on Germany
Who was the prime minister of France
George Clemenceau
What were his aims
He wanted revenge and to punish Germany for what Germany done
He wanted to make Germany pay for the damage
He wanted to weaken the German army so that France would never be invaded again
Who was the president of the USA
Woodrow Wilson
What were his aims
He wanted to make the world safe wanted to end war by making a fair peace
He wanted disarmament and a League of Nations where countries could talk about their problems without war.
He promised self-determination for the people of Eastern Europe.
What does disarmament mean
Is the process of limiting or removing of military forces and/or weapons.
What does self-determination mean
Is the idea that nations should rule themselves rather than being ruled by others
Who was the prime minister of Great Britain
David Lloyd George
What were his aims?
He said he would “make Germany pay” only because that’s what the British people wanted to hear
He wanted justice not revenge
He said that the peace must not be harsh
He wanted to expand the British empire
What were these people called?
“ the big three”
When was the treaty of Versailles signed
28tg June 1919
Where was the treaty signed
Palace of Versailles, just outside Paris.
What did Germany call the treaty
“Diktat”
What does diktat mean
Dictated peace
Why did they call the treaty that
Because they were devastated by the way they were treated
What was the overall skies of the treaty?
To punish Germany and to prevent them from attacking France again by weakening them.
What if Germany did not agree to the treaty?
The the allies would resume war
What were 3 terms of the treaty?
Germany looses 10% of their land including Alsace Lorraine to France
Germany was split so Poland could access the sea
Rhineland demilitarised
What were 3 terms of the treaty
Germany and Austria banned from joining together in a union
Germany lost all of her colonies
German army was reduced to 100,000 men
What were 3 terms of the treaty
Germany army was not allowed to have tanks
Germany was to have no air forces
German navy was only allowed 6 warships and no submarines
What were the final 3 terms of the treaty?
Germany had to accept to pay reparations of 6.6 billion pounds
Germany lost coal and iron mines
Germany had no choice but to sign ariticle 231
What was article 231
It said that Germany alone took the blame for causing World War One
What was France’s reaction to the treaty?
France fully supported the treaty
