Were the peace treaties of 1919—23 fair? Flashcards
What were the main peace treaties signed after World War I?
The main peace treaties were the Treaty of Versailles, the Treaty of Saint-Germain, the Treaty of Trianon, the Treaty of Sèvres, and the Treaty of Lausanne.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles primarily targeted Germany.
True
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in _____ 1919.
June
What were the key terms imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to accept blame for the war, pay reparations, limit its military, and cede territory.
Which country was most dissatisfied with the Treaty of Saint-Germain?
Austria
Multiple Choice: Which of the following territories was NOT taken from Germany by the Treaty of Versailles? A) Alsace-Lorraine B) Sudetenland C) Saarland D) West Prussia
B) Sudetenland
What was the main criticism of the peace treaties by historians?
Historians often criticize the treaties for being too harsh and sowing the seeds for future conflict.
True or False: The Treaty of Trianon dealt with Hungary.
True
What was the primary aim of the League of Nations established by the peace treaties?
To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Sèvres aimed to dismantle the _____ Empire.
Ottoman
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany’s economy?
It led to hyperinflation and economic instability in Germany.
Multiple Choice: Which principle was emphasized in the peace treaties? A) Self-determination B) Colonization C) Militarism D) Isolationism
A) Self-determination
True or False: The United States ratified the Treaty of Versailles.
False
What was a significant territorial loss for Austria-Hungary as a result of the treaties?
The loss of territories to Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Lausanne replaced the Treaty of _____ for Turkey.
Sèvres
What was the reaction of the German public to the Treaty of Versailles?
The German public felt humiliated and betrayed by the treaty.
Multiple Choice: Which leader famously opposed the Treaty of Versailles? A) Woodrow Wilson B) David Lloyd George C) Georges Clemenceau D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Georges Clemenceau
True or False: The peace treaties included provisions for disarmament.
True
What was the fate of the German colonies after the treaties?
They were redistributed as mandates to other powers.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Saint-Germain was signed in _____ 1919.
September
What was one of the long-term effects of the peace treaties?
The treaties contributed to the rise of extremist political movements in Germany.
Multiple Choice: Which country was created from the territories of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire? A) Poland B) Czechoslovakia C) Yugoslavia D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles included a clause for war guilt.
True
What was the main purpose of the reparations imposed on Germany?
To compensate the Allied powers for the damages caused during the war.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Trianon was signed in _____ 1920.
June
