Causes Of WW2 And Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
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Treaty of Versailles conditions
Blame
Reparations
Army
Territiory
Name the 4 causes of ww2
Treaty of Versailles, League Of Nations, Great Depression, Rise of the Nazi Party
How did the treaty of Versailles cause ww2?
It had devastating economic and political consequences for Germany
How did the LON cause WW2
Because Germany wasn’t invited to join
How did the Great Depression cause ww2
The economic downturn allowed dictators to come to power more easily
How did the Rise of the Nazi party cause ww2
Due to anger and misinformation following ww1, Hitlers charisma and belief that Germany could be great, led to his appointment to chancellor in 1933
What was purpose of the treaty of Versailles
To blame Germany for WW1, weaken them, and avoid them starting another war
What was the treaty of Versailles
Treaty signed in the palace of Versailles, France in 1919, involving the punishment of Germany following ww1
What were the territory terms of the treaty of Versailles
-Alsace must be returned to France
-Germany forbidden to unite with Austria
-Land between Germany and Poland was given to Poland
-Saar given to France (place with the most coal fuel)
What were the military terms of the treaty
-German army restricted to 100,000 men
-Navy could have six battleships, no submarines
-No airforce
-Rhineland demilitarised
Financial terms of the treaty
-Reparations, pay back 132 billion gold marks from damage
-not allowed to join LON
-Accept responsibility for all damage and loss occurring in ww1