The impact of the Versailles settlement on Germany

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Name three terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
Lost 13% of German territory, army limited to 100,00 men, Germany had to pay £6.6 billion in reparations
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Why were most Germans against Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Self-determination wasn't given to Germany - many non-Germans made to live outside country
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Why were most Germans angry about the level of reparations?
They felt they were too high + would cripple German economy
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Why did the signing of the ToV cause a political crisis in Germany?
Schiedmann and ministers reject Treaty but majority of cabinet believe Germany had no choice but to sign
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How did the pro-Republican parties react to the Treaty?
SPD + allies afraid of consequencs of signing, asked main opponents to state those doing so weren't unpatriotic
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What did the pro-republican parties believe was the best course of action in sgining the Treaty?
Outwardly complying w/ terms whilst negotiating modifications - "policy of fulfillment"
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How did German nationalists respond to the ToV?
Led to them joining groups to overthrow the Republic
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How did Britain react to the ToV?
Public = satisfied @ loss of Ger. naval fleet, Lloyd George wanted Ger. strong enough to resist USSR
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How did France react to the ToV?
Many thought it was too lenient, Clemencaeu blamed + loses @ next election
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How did the USA react to the ToV?
Believed it was too harsh + used to enrich G.B + Fr. Wilson failed to win a Congressional vote to ratify it.
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Why were most Germans against Wilson's Fourteen Points?

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Self-determination wasn't given to Germany - many non-Germans made to live outside country

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Why were most Germans angry about the level of reparations?

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Why did the signing of the ToV cause a political crisis in Germany?

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How did the pro-Republican parties react to the Treaty?

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