Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the primary aim of the USA at the Paris Peace Conference?
To prevent Germany from becoming aggressive and to promote self-determination for different national groups
The USA, led by President Woodrow Wilson, joined the war later and had less devastation than Britain and France.
What was David Lloyd George’s aim regarding Germany after the Great War?
To keep Germany weak while avoiding humiliation
He was under pressure from the British public to punish Germany, including executing the Kaiser.
What did George Clemenceau want for Germany after the war?
He wanted revenge, financial reparations, and to weaken Germany’s armed forces
Clemenceau aimed to prevent future attacks on France following heavy French casualties.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace agreement that imposed heavy penalties on Germany after World War I
It included reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions.
Fill in the blank: Germany was required to pay _______ in reparations according to the Treaty of Versailles.
£6.6 billion
What military restrictions were placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
No air force, submarines, tanks, and a limited army and navy
These restrictions aimed to prevent Germany from posing a military threat in the future.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To settle disputes peacefully and prevent wars
It aimed to encourage cooperation among countries and address global issues.
True or False: The League of Nations had its own armed forces.
False
What were some successes of the League of Nations?
- Helped 400,000 prisoners of war return home
- Worked to defeat diseases like leprosy and cholera
- Resolved disputes between Finland and Sweden
- Resolved disputes between Greece and Bulgaria
What were some failures of the League of Nations?
- The USA never joined
- Japan, Germany, and the Soviet Union left
- Failed to stop Japan’s invasion of China
- Failed to stop Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia
- Failed to prevent German territorial expansion
Who were the ‘Big Three’ at the Paris Peace Conference?
- Woodrow Wilson (USA)
- David Lloyd George (Great Britain)
- George Clemenceau (France)
Why were the Germans unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles?
- They were forced to accept blame for the war
- They faced severe reparations
- They lost significant territory and military power
What was one of the League of Nations’ main weaknesses?
It lacked its own military to enforce decisions
This made it difficult to maintain peace and order among nations.
Fill in the blank: The headquarters of the League of Nations was located in _______.
Geneva, Switzerland
