Interwar Years Flashcards
1
Q
Treaty of Versailles
A
Terms:
- “War Guilt” clause (blame Germany)
- reparations
- German military cutbacks + Rhineland restrictions
- German loss of territory
- creation of League of Nations
Cons:
- left Germany weak and embarrassed
- did not give Italy the land they had hoped for
2
Q
Weimar Republic
A
- German gov
- blamed for signing the TOV and agreeing to all the horrible terms
3
Q
Hyperinflation
A
- Germany printed more money to pay off debts
- Money lost all value very fast
+savings lost value
4
Q
Dawes Plan
A
- USA loans money to Germany
- Germany can pay back debts to Britain and France
- B&F can pay back war loans to USA
5
Q
Appeasement
A
- Allies allowing Germany to do what they like in fear of starting a conflict
- avoid WWII at all costs
