World War One Flashcards
Germany
1
Q
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK at the end of WW1?
A
David Lloyd George
2
Q
What were the UK’s main aims?
A
- To preserve the British Empire
- To treat Germany harshly
- Keep peace that would last
3
Q
Who was the President of the USA at the end of WW1?
A
Woodrow Wilson
4
Q
What were the main aims of the USA?
A
- They wanted a ‘League of Nations’ to keep peace and sort out arguments
- To follow a 14 point plan
5
Q
What was America’s 14 point plan?
A
- Countries to stop making secret deals with each other
- Every country should reduce their weapons and armed forces
6
Q
Who was the Prime Minister of France at the end of WW1?
A
George Clemenceau
The Tiger
7
Q
What were France’s main aims?
A
- To punish Germany and make them pay for France’s damages
- To make Germany weak so she could never attack France again
8
Q
Who were ‘the November Criminals’?
A
The government when many people had felt that they betrayed Germany in 1918
9
Q
What happened to the Kaiser during WW1?
A
He abdicated from the throne
10
Q
What lasting social impacts did World War One leave behind?
A
- 60,000
- 2 million fatherless children
- Many were starving with an urgent need for food
