Treaty of Versailles

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What were the factors affecting a peace settlement? (Why was the Treaty created?)
1. Allies wanted revenge 2. War should never be repeated 3. Desire to get back to normal
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Who created the Treaty and why? (BIG 3)
1. Wilson (USA) 2. Lloyd George (UK) 3. Clemenceau (FRANCE)
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What did Wilson (USA) want?
1. Wanted settlement on his 14 points 2. Wanted to prevent future wars
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What did Llyod George (UK) want?
1. Wanted to take a softer approach 2. British people wanted revenge
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What did Clemenceau (FRANCE) want?
1. Wanted revenge 2. Wanted to protect France from attacks
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When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
It was signed by German delegation on 28th June 1919
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Why did Germany sign the Treaty?
1. No choice 2. Sign or war again in 5 days
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What were the land terms?
1. No colonies 2. Alsace and Lorraine to France 3. Polish corridor to Poland 4. Forbidden to unite with Austria 5. Eupen and Malmedy to Belgium
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What were the military terms?
1. Army limited to 100,000 2. No submarines 3. No air-force 4. Rhineland to be demiliterised 5. Only 6 battleships 6. No tanks
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What were the prices for the War Guilt_Article 231?
1. Germany had to accept full responsibility for starting WW1. 2. Germany had to pay reperations_£5,500 million_goods_currency
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Name two criticisms
Diktat-forced on Germany/lost resources-coal, iron ore, crops/ Article 231 harsh and unfair/ lost land & population.../New German govt.../£6,600 million was unrealistic figure
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What was Article 231's Nickname?
"The War Guilt Clause"
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Who threatened Germany with war?
The Allies
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What did the Germams call the Treaty?
A "Diktat" which means dictated peace
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What is a theory for the reason the Germans hated the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany wasn't invited to take part in its creation.
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Who were the Allies?
(Britain, France, USA mainly)
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Where did the Allies create the Treaty?
They worked together in Versailles Palace, France.
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What was the Armistice?
A ceasefire that was triggered by Germany's surrender and ended World War 1 in 1918.
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What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace treaty for after the was was created by Allies. Germany played no part in its creation but was forced to sign with a threat from the Allies that hey would invade. This treaty punished anf fined Germany severly.
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Who created the Treaty and why? (BIG 3)

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1. Wilson (USA) 2. Lloyd George (UK) 3. Clemenceau (FRANCE)

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What did Wilson (USA) want?

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What did Llyod George (UK) want?

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What did Clemenceau (FRANCE) want?

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