Terms of the Treaty of Versailles

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  • Created by: Mariannax
  • Created on: 18-06-16 18:45

Terms of the Treaty of Versailles

Causes

  • Germany lost 13% of her land
  • The Rhineland was demilitarised
  • Germany was disarmed
  • The Anschluss was forbidden
  • The War Guilt Clause
  • Reparation costs

Effects

  • To make Germany smaller by losing her population and fighting force. To reward those countries most affected.
  • To allow warning for France if Germany would attack (To safeguard France)
  • To prevent Germany from starting another war and to make the winning countries even stronger.
  • To weaken Germany by lowering her population, land space and army
  • To make Germany accept the blame for the war and all the damaged caused, therefore forcing her to pay reparation costs

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