T.O.V Flashcards
how did people feel about the treaty of versailles
they were angry the weimar republic agreed to it and considered it a stab in the back
when was it signed
june 20th 1919
why did german economy suffer
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
which countries did germany pay reparations to
france and britain
what part of the t.o.v made it so germany had to take the blame for the war
article 231 of the treaty, known as the War Guilt Clause
what article of the treaty of versailles was known as the war guilt clause and what did it do
article 231 made it so gemany had to accept blame for the war
how did it weaken the army
It banned the German air force.
No submarines were allowed.
A 100,000 soldier maximum was enforced
why were german nationalists upset with article 231
They felt WW1 had not been 100% Germany’s fault and that they were being scapegoated.
what nickname did the germans/ hitler give to the people who signed the treaty
November Criminals.
what were the intended consequences of the treaty
- to prevent war.
- Acception of guilt from germany.
- to reduce german power.
what were the unintended consequences of the treaty of versailles
- Anger.
- Starvation/poverty.
- Aggression was a ‘national feeling’
- Increased threats from within germany towards the Weimar Republic.
which countries signed the treaty
Britain.
France.
America.
Italy.
Germany.
who felt the treaty was too harsh
Britain and America.
why did britain think the treaty was too harsh
they predicted reparations would ruin the economy of europe and that it could lead to another war in the future
what did the germans call the treaty of versailles
diktat or dictated peace
