Mr Allsop History KQ1 (missing info)

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

A peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the new Bolshevik government of Soviet Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire), that ended Russia’s participation in World War I.

In which previous war had France been invaded by and lost land to Germany

Franco-Prussian War (1870-71)

What kinds of peace did Wilson hope for?

a just and lasting peace

What did Wilson fear may happen if Germany was treated too harshly

in the future it might recover and want revenge

What did the American public want?

To stay out of the world’s problems by following a policy of isolationism

Why didn’t Clemenceau trust Lloyd George?

• Clemenceau disagreed with Lloyd George on the issue of armaments. He wanted Germany's army completely disbanded, while Lloyd George wanted a strong Germany to act as a buffer against communism.

• He disagreed with Lloyd George on the issue of reparations. Clemenceau wanted huge reparations from Germany, whereas Lloyd George wanted an economically stable Germany for Britain to trade with.

What was Wilson’s main criticism of the other two?

That they were just trying to get a good deal for their own countries

What was the American Congress’ response to the treaty?

They voted against signing it, so the USA never signed it

What recruitment system was the German Army banned from using?

conscription

Name the three main types of military equipment the Germany army was banned from possessing

Tanks, submarines and military aeroplanes

Which German regions were taken to form the Polish corridor?

West Prussia and Upper Silesia

What happened to the port city of Danzig?

Under control of LofN

Germany was forbidden from uniting with which neighbouring country?

Austria (Anschluss)

Why did some people argue that the Treaty of Versailles did not punish the right people?

The Kaiser, who began the war, had abdicated

What percentage of Germany’s population were absorbed into other countries following the treaty of Versailles?

12.5%

Which harsh treaty had Germany imposed on Russia in 1918?

Brest-Litovsk

What had France wanted to do with German Territory

Break it into a series of small weak states