History-Treaty of versailles

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

A peace treaty signed by the Allied Powers and Germany, officially ending World War I.

When and where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

It was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, France.

What were the main territorial provisions of the Treaty of Versailles regarding Germany?

Germany was required to:

1. Return Alsace-Lorraine to France.
2. Cede territory to Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and Poland.
3. Place the Saarland under League of Nations administration for 15 years.
4. Demilitarize the Rhineland.
5. Surrender all its overseas colonies.

What were the key military restrictions imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany's military was severely limited:

1. Army restricted to 100,000 men.
2. Conscription was forbidden.
3. No air force, submarines, or armored vehicles were allowed.
4. The Navy was significantly reduced.

What was the War Guilt Clause (Article 231) in the Treaty of Versailles?

It was a clause that forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for causing all the loss and damage of World War I.

What were reparations as dictated by the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany was required to pay substantial financial compensation to the Allied Powers for the damage caused during the war.