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What were some of the conditions imposed on Germany by the treaty of versailles
Germany had to accept full responsibility for starting WW1\
Germany had to pay reparations to the Allied countries for the damages of the war
Germany’s overseas colonies were taken away
German army was limited to 100,000 troops
conscription was banned
Allied contras occupied the Rhineland to act as a buffer zone
Germany was initially excluded from the League of Nations
Which other countries were dissatisfied with the terms of the treaty of versailles
Italy- didn’t get the territory that was promised in the 1915 treaty of London
Japan- racial equality clause in the League of Nations covenant was rejected, wanted control over former German colonies which was only partially granted
China- german-controlled Shandong was handed to Japan instead of returning to china
When and why were the League of Nations formed
Formed 10 January 1920
After ww1, people wanted to prevent future wars from happening and created this to deter aggression
Promote disarmament so that countries had smaller weapons and smaller armies
Improve global welfare by tackling issues like labour rights, health, and refugees.
Even though the League of Nations failed, why was it a significant time in history
It was the first global organisation dedicated to maintaining peace
Its structure and agencies became the foundation for the United Nations 1945
Define reparations
Payments and compensations that were demanded in order to defeat central powers
Germany had to pay reparations for the damage done to allied countries and nations
Why was the Weimar Republic unpopular in Germany 1920s
Many people blamed weimar leaders for signing the treaty of versailles and said it was a humiliating surrender
Reparations, debt, and hyperinflation wiped out savings and caused hardship
Describe some beliefs of the nazi party
They believed that the Aryan people was superior and aimed to keep it pure
Hated jews and blamed them for germanys problems
Wanted a powerful dictator to unite ad control Germany
Opposed socialists and communists
Wanted to overturn the treaty and build a stronger military
How did the nazis create a sense of belonging among German people
Promoted strong pride in Germany through symbols and mass rallies
Used propaganda to create loyalty centred around the aryan people
Offered promises to economic recovery
What were some of the early problems encountered with the League of Nations
The US, Germany and the soviet union never joined and weakened its influence
It had no military force and couldn’t enforce decisions to stop aggression
Japan invaded Manchuria and the League failed to take strong action.
The beliefs of Woodrow Wilson (US) for the treaty
wanted lasting peace based on his 14 points
supported the creation of the League of Nations for form peace
less harsh treatment to Germany to avoid future conflict
The beliefs of David Lloyd George (UK) for the treaty
wanted Germany punished but not harsh enough to start up another war
protect British interest
wanted germanys economy to recover enough to trade with Britain
The beliefs of Georges Clemenceau (France) in the treaty
wanted to severely weaken Germany to prevent future invasions
Wanted strict reparations and the Rhineland to be demilitarised as a buffer zone
List four facts about hitlers childhood and teenage years
Born on April 20 1998, in Austria.
Had a difficult relationship with his strict father, Alois Hitler.
Was a poor student and dropped out of school at age 16.
Moved to Vienna as a teenager, where he developed his early political ideas
What job did hitler perform in the German army
His job was to carry messages between the front lines and command posts
He also worked as a lance corporal and was awarded the iron cross for bravery.
Why was hitler never promoted beyond the rank of corporal
He lacked formal military training and leadership skills required for higher ranks.
He was seen as more valuable as a dedicated messenger rather than a commander.