[1] Wilhelmine Germany and the Treaty of Versailles

history ww1/2

What areas was the Kaiser in control of in Germany

Prussia

What was the main weakness with the role of the Chancellor

appointed and dismissed by Kaiser

Why could Prussians easily control what happened in the Bundesrat

17/58 Prussians 14 votes needed to veto

Who made up the Reichstag

politicians who were representatives voted in by men over 25

What goods did Germany become world leaders in producing and trading

iron steel coal electrical goods and chemicals

What organisation did many workers join

trade unions

What political party did many workers support

social democrats (SPD)

How many Germans voted for this party

1/3

What were the workers unhappy with in Germany

low wages working conditions and food prices

Provide one example of a law Kaiser Wilhlem passed to please the workers

the Social law - banned Sunday work and employment of children under 13

What did many Germans call the new government when they signed the armistice

November criminals

What was the aim of Clemenceau at the Versailles Conference

revenge and to make Germany pay

What was the aim of Lloyd George at the Versailles Conference

wanted Germany to pay as well as be able to trade with them

What was the aim of Wilson at the Versailles Conference

wanted a peace calling on the League of Nations

How much land did Germany lose as part of the Treaty of Versailles LAMB

10% including 13% of population

How much industry did Germany lose as part of the Treaty of Versailles LAMB

50%

What happened to German colonies

handed over to victors

Provide details of the restrictions placed on the German military

- Soldiers - army allowed 100,00

- Tanks - none allowed

- Battleships - allowed 6

- Airforce - none allowed

- Submarines - none allowed

How much did Germany have to pay in reparation payments

6.6 billion

How would these payments be made

annually

Which article of the treaty dealt with responsibility for the war

article 231

What did the treaty say about responsibility for the war

Germany held full responsibility

Why did many Germans call the treaty a diktat

dictated peace - Germany had no voice in the conference and should not accept harsh punishments