History - The Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
How would France feel after the war
dismayed, revengeful, very angry towards Germany and annoyed that it wasn’t their fault.
How would England feel after the war
scared that they might be invaded again, relieved that they weren’t attacked as much as France
How would Germany feel after the war
shocked that their government was so weak, relieved that they didn’t surrender and that both decided to stop fighting
The terms of the Treaty of Versailles–> Military
German was NOT allowed tanks, submarines, or air force
Germanys navy was 15,000 men
German army limited to 100,000 men and no conscription allowed
6 battle ships
Rhineland (between Germany and France) demilitarised for 15 years
The terms of the Treaty of Versailles–> Territorial
German was split in two by the Polish corridor
Germany lost 10-13% of land->Alsace-Lorraine back to France, Eupen + Malmedy back to Belgium and North Schleswig to Denmark
Danzig taken from Germany and made a free city
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies (controlled by Britain + France)
The terms of the Treaty of Versailles–> Economic
ARTICLE 231- Germany had to accept WAR GUILT
ARTICLE 232- German had to pay reparations of £6.6 billion
The Saar coalfields were put under the League of Nations for 15 years
The terms of the Treaty of Versailles–> Others
League of Nations formed
Anschluss (union between Austria and Germany) was forbidden
