Big 3 Test Flashcards
1
Q
Motives of Wilson? (5)
A
A 'just' peace League of nations Self determination Little reparations for Germany Fourteen points
2
Q
Motives of Clemenceau? (5)
A
Massive reparations Revenge Break Germany into small weak states Degrade Germany Share Turkish lands of middle east
3
Q
Motives of Lloyd George? (6)
A
- Share Turkish lands of middle east
- German colonies divided for winning powers
- South Africa, australia and new Zealand rewarded german territories
- Europe not to be dominated by france
- not too harsh on Germany (could spread communism)
- German ships to Britain
4
Q
French citizens opinion on the treaty?
A
Too lenient
Clemenceau’s political career over
5
Q
British citizens opinion on the treaty?
A
-Very happy with german colonies and part of navy
6
Q
Lloyd George opinion on the treaty?
A
Too harsh - Germany had been angered and shamed but not destroyed
7
Q
USA citizens opinion on the treaty?
A
- apathetic (wanted to be left alone)
- too harsh
8
Q
Wilson opinion on the treaty?
A
- Disaster
- Would lead to further conflict
- Unhappy that several 14 points ignored
- Pleased that league of nations was created and some countries gained independence
9
Q
Why were Germans most annoyed by the treaty?
A
Territorial losses Military restrictions Reparations Actions by GB+FR War guilt cause Non negotiable treaty
10
Q
How much did Germany have to pay in reparations?
A
£6.6billion
