What impact did the war have on Britain and France?
Britain's economy was in tatters as it owed over £1 billion to America. France had seen most of the fighting and needed substantial financial support to rebuild. It had the highest casualty rate of any major nation.
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What changed in Britain during the war?
It turned to colonies for help with raw materials. The political system changed as new powers were created, laws and taxes introduced. Many stayed in place after the war.
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How did France react to the peace settlement?
It was desperate to gain assurances that its borders would remain intact.
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What about Wilson?
He wanted a safe, democratic world. However his country disagreed, they saw their role as one of gentle support and then retreat.
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What did the British respond?
They expected different things from the government. Women found their equality campaign had more ground after the war.
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What did the French want?
A swift return to normality. They wanted the government to respond in a definite way to restore the losses.
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How did America feel?
They had been fighting somebody else's war.
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What had been a myth in Germany?
Until the last days of war, Germany had thought they were winning.
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What did the Getman's expect the Treaty to be like?
They assumed it would be fair and based on Wilson's 14 points. They replaced the Kaiser with a democratic government to show they were reasonable.
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How were they wrong?
None of the defeated nations could attend the Peace Conference and the treaty was viewed by many as a Diktat.
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How did the German people feel?
They were shocked by the severity and considered rejecting it. However this would have resumed the war.
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What was the most hated clause?
Reparations were the most distressing feature.
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Why was the Treaty signed?
The new government had no choice but to sign it. However the 'November Criminals' were blamed by Germany for stabbing the country in the back.
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Front
What changed in Britain during the war?
Back
It turned to colonies for help with raw materials. The political system changed as new powers were created, laws and taxes introduced. Many stayed in place after the war.
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