The TOV 1919 Flashcards
What effect did the treaty have on Germany and its land
It weakened them very badly and many were angry that the weimar Republic decided to sign it
Where was the treaty signed?
Versailles in France
When was the treaty signed?
20th June 1919
What land did the agreement take away from Germany?
-Alsace-Lorraine in the west of the country
-the polish corridor in the east
-the coal rich land of Saar
How did the agreement damage Germanys economy?
They were forced to pay 6.6 billion in reparations to France and Britain
How did the TOV weaken the army?
-It banned the German airforce
-no submarines were allowed
-a 100,000 soldier maximum was enforced
Why were nationalists annoyed with the section of the treaty which caused Germany to accept the blame for WW1? (war guilt clause)
They felt WW1 had not been 100% Germany fault and that they were being scapegoated
What was the nickname given to the leaders who signed the treaty?
The November criminals
What were the intended consequences of the TOV?
Prevent war
Acception of guilt
Loss of power
What were the unintended consequences of the TOV?
Anger
Starvation/poverty
Aggression
Which countries were key in signing the treaty?
Britain
France
America
Italy
Germany
Who felt the treaty was too harsh?
Britain
America
They were fearful of what the future would bring once the treaty was signed
Which country felt the treaty should’ve been harsher?
France
They wanted to deccolate Germany
