Treaties

Treaty of Versailles

An agreement signed on 28 June 1919, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany after WW1.

Alsace and Lorraine

Territory returned to France as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.

The Saar Valley

A heavily industrialized region administered by the League of Nations for 15 years as per the Treaty of Versailles.

Demilitarization of the Rhineland

The Treaty of Versailles required this area of Germany to remain free of troops to enhance French security.

Polish Corridor

A strip of land that allowed Poland access to the sea, leading to the division of Germany from East Prussia.

Treaty of Sevres

An August 1920 treaty that led to Turkey losing territory to Greece and Italy after WW1.

Treaty of St. Germain

A September 1919 treaty that resulted in Austria losing territory to several countries, including Czechoslovakia and Italy.

Treaty of Trianon

An August 1920 treaty that caused Hungary to lose significant territory, including parts to Czechoslovakia and Romania.

Treaty of Neuilly

A November 1919 treaty that led Bulgaria to lose territory and required them to reduce their army.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

A March 1918 treaty that caused Russia to lose significant territory, including Ukraine and the Baltic states.

4 Power Treaty

A 1921-1922 agreement between the USA, Britain, France, and Japan aiming to respect rights in the Pacific and avoid military conflict.

5 Power Treaty

A 1921-1922 agreement where Japan limited its navy and withdrew from some Chinese territory.

9 Power Treaty

A 1921-1922 treaty guaranteeing China's protection and supporting the open door policy for trade.

Treaty of Lausanne

A July 1923 treaty that settled borders and recognized Turkey's independence, concluding WW1 in the Middle East.