T.O.V Flashcards

1
Q

how did people feel about the treaty of versailles

A

they were angry the weimar republic agreed to it and considered it a stab in the back

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2
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when was it signed

A

june 20th 1919

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3
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why did german economy suffer

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they had to pay 132 billion marks in reparations to france and britain and were already 150 billion in debt after the events of the war and the anglo german arms race

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4
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which countries did germany pay reparations to

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france and britain

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5
Q

what part of the t.o.v made it so germany had to take the blame for the war

A

article 231 of the treaty, known as the War Guilt Clause

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6
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what article of the treaty of versailles was known as the war guilt clause and what did it do

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article 231 made it so gemany had to accept blame for the war

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7
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how did it weaken the army

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It banned the German air force.
No submarines were allowed.
A 100,000 soldier maximum was enforced

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8
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why were german nationalists upset with article 231

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They felt WW1 had not been 100% Germany’s fault and that they were being scapegoated.

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9
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what nickname did the germans/ hitler give to the people who signed the treaty

A

November Criminals.

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10
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what were the intended consequences of the treaty

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  • to prevent war.
  • Acception of guilt from germany.
  • to reduce german power.
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11
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what were the unintended consequences of the treaty of versailles

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  • Anger.
  • Starvation/poverty.
  • Aggression was a ‘national feeling’
  • Increased threats from within germany towards the Weimar Republic.
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12
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which countries signed the treaty

A

Britain.
France.
America.
Italy.
Germany.

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13
Q

who felt the treaty was too harsh

A

Britain and America.

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14
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why did britain think the treaty was too harsh

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they predicted reparations would ruin the economy of europe and that it could lead to another war in the future

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15
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what did the germans call the treaty of versailles

A

diktat or dictated peace

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16
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why did the germans call the tov diktat (dictated peace)

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They were angry that they had not been allowed to negotiate

17
Q

which country wanted the treaty to be harsher

A

france

18
Q

why did france want the treaty to be harsh

A

France wanted to punish Germany for all the horror they had experienced during the War

19
Q

when did world war one end

A

november 11, 1918

20
Q

what does dolchstoss mean

A

stabbed in the back

21
Q

when was the weimar republic formed

A

august 11 1919