History - Treaty of Versailles Weaknesses

How much did Germany have to pay when signing the Treaty of Versailles?

£6.6 billion

Where was the treaty signed?

Palace of Versailles (in the Hall of Mirrors)

Who were the PARTICIPANTS in the signing of the treaty?

France, Italy, Great Britain, and USA

Who did Germany lose land to?

France, Poland, Denmark, and Lithuania

What was Germany’s army limited to?

100,000 men

What were the Britishes’ views in retrospect on the treaty?

Too harsh and contributed to instability

Who did the Dawes Plan involve?

German economists and U.S. loans

What was the aim of the treaty and did it ignore the roles the Allies had in the war?

It didn't ignore the roles the Allies had in the war, the aim was to seek compensation for war damages.

Why did the U.S. fail to ratify the treaty?

The U.S. Senate opposed the treaty primarily due to concerns over the League of Nations and loss of sovereignty.

Could you describe the Ruhr crisis as a violent rampage?

No

Who did Italy want territory from?

Austria-Hungary

Who’s colonies in Africa did Italy want?

Germany

What German territory was given to Poland?

Upper Silesia and Posen

What German territory was given to Lithuania?

Memel

What German territory was given to Denmark?

Northern Schleswig

What did Clemenceau want for the Rhineland?

He wanted it to be separate to Germany

Why was there a manufacturing decline in Germany?

The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and restricted industrial production, leading to economic instability and a decline in manufacturing.

How did Wilson feel about Germany being held back temporarily from joining the League of Nations?

Wilson believed it was necessary to prevent further conflict but hoped for Germany's eventual inclusion to promote peace.