Treaty of Versailles - Key terms

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)