The First World War and the Treaty of Versailles

Flashcards about the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles.

Armistice

An agreement to stop fighting and wait for a PEACE TREATY to be drawn up.

Peace Treaty

A legal agreement to end a war.

Woodrow Wilson

President of the USA during World War I, who proposed the '14 Points' for a fair peace.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that Germany was forced to sign after World War I.

Diktat

The 'dictated peace,' referring to the Treaty of Versailles as the Germans had no say in the negotiations.

The Stab in the Back

The feeling by the German public that the government had given in to ally demands without a fight.

The November Criminals

How many Germans referred to Weimar politicians.

War Guilt Clause (Article 231)

Germany had to accept total responsibility for starting the war.

Reparations

Compensation Germany had to pay to the Allies to cover the damage it had caused during the war.

Colonies

Areas of land that are governed by a Parent State although they are outside of that state – they are abroad.

Reichwehr

Army