Treaty of Versailles
Peace treaty signed on 28th June 1919
Nationalism
A strong sense of pride in one's own country, sometimes addressed aggressively towards other countries or minority groups
Internationalism
An approach to solving problems between countries based on co-operation rather than conflict
War guilt (ToV)
Germany had to accept blame for starting the war
Reparations
Germany had to pay £6.6 billion pounds
Land
Alsace-Lorraine given to France. Danzig given to Poland. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia became independent states. Union with Austria forbidden. Saarland run by LoN for 15 years
Armed Forces
Army limited to 100,000 men. Submarines, aircraft and armoured ships banned. Navy could only have 6 battleships. The Rhineland was demilitarised.
League of Nations
League of Nations set up to keep peace. Germany not allowed to join until proven peaceful
Aims of France
Alsace-Lorraine. Reparations. Rhineland. Saar
Aims of Britain
Buffer zone. Navy. Colonies.Trade
Aims of USA
Self determination. Fourteen Points. Disarmament. League of Nations
Buffer zone
Area lying between two rival or hostile powers to prevent conflict (the Rhineland)