Weaknesses of the ToV Flashcards
Why did Wilson dislike the treaty?
No self-determination
Germans living in other countries
Too harsh
Why did Lloyd George dislike the treaty?
Not good for peace - injustice
Predicted war in 25 years
No problems solved
Why did Clemenceau dislike the treaty?
Germany still had industry and some army
Had wanted Germany to be split into nation states
France was still threatened
What was the worst part of the treaty for the Germans?
The war guilt clause
Why was the war guilt close so hated?
It came with £6,600 million worth of debt
Who were the November criminals?
The German people who signed the treaty
How did the German public feel about the treaty?
It was unfair - they were being punished for the government’s mistakes
How did Hitler benefit from the treaty?
He got support by promising to tear it up
What were the issues with the Treaty?
The new countries formed were too weak
Millions of Germans were living outside Germany
LoN was ineffective
Germany wanted territory back
Negative public opinion
