8.2 - The aftermath of World War I Flashcards
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What is another name for World War I?
The Great War
What does ‘total war’ mean?
Nations dedicated all available resources (both military and civilian) to the war effort
How many soldiers and sailors lost their lives during World War I?
Over 8 million
What was the estimated number of civilian deaths as a result of World War I?
A similar number to soldiers, due to fighting, starvation, and disease
(approximately 8 million)
How many people were wounded during World War I?
21 million
What pandemic followed the end of World War I?
Spanish influenza
How many people died due to the Spanish influenza pandemic?
Over 30 million
What age group was most affected by the Spanish influenza?
Most victims were between 20 and 40 years of age
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28 June 1919
Which countries’ leaders dominated the Paris Peace Conference?
British, French, American, and Italian leaders
Who was the British Prime Minister during the Paris Peace Conference?
David Lloyd George
Who was the French Prime Minister during the Paris Peace Conference?
Georges Clemenceau
Who was the American President during the Paris Peace Conference?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was the Italian Prime Minister during the Paris Peace Conference?
Vittorio Orlando
What did Clemenceau want from the Treaty of Versailles?
To weaken Germany so it could never take up arms again
What was President Wilson’s main goal regarding the Treaty of Versailles?
Achieve lasting peace without overly punishing Germany
What territories did Germany have to surrender under the Treaty of Versailles?
Large sections of its territory and all of its overseas colonies
What was the limit placed on the size of the German army by the Treaty of Versailles?
100,000 men, mostly volunteers
What military capabilities was Germany prohibited from possessing?
- Air force
- Tanks
- Submarines
- Heavy artillery
What responsibility did Germany have to accept under the Treaty of Versailles?
Full responsibility for starting the war
How much in reparations was Germany required to pay?
Close to £7 billion British pounds
What happened to Austria-Hungary as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Required to pay reparations and was broken up
What new nations were created from the territory lost by Austria-Hungary?
- Czechoslovakia
- Yugoslavia
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To maintain world peace and prevent future wars
