Treaty of Versailles Flashcards
(19 cards)
What happened to Germany’s armed forces?
- Army reduced to 100,000
- No air force
- Navy limited to 6 battleships and no submarines
- Conscription was banned
- No tanks, armoured vehicles or heavy artillery
What happened to the Rhineland?
It was demilitarised (German forces could not enter the Rhineland - which bordered France)
What happened to Germany’s 11 colonies?
They were taken away and run by the League of Nations
How much did Germany have to pay in reparations to the Allies?
£6,600 million or £6.6bn
What region was lost to France?
Alsace and Lorraine
Which areas were lost to Belgium?
Eupen and Malmedy
Which areas were lost to Poland?
Posen and West Prussia
What is a plebiscite?
A public vote on whether that area should remain part of a country - in this case Germany
Where were plebiscites held?
1) Upper Silesia - which voted to become part of Poland
2) Northern Schleswig - which became part of Denmark
What happened to the port of Danzig?
It was made an international city and run by the League of Nations
What was decided about the Saar coalfields?
They would be run by the League of Nations and their output would go to France for 15 years
How much land did Germany lose in Europe?
10% of its European territory
What percentage of iron and coal did Germany lose?
50% of its iron and 15% of its coal reserves
What was created to try and ensure future wars were avoided?
The League of Nations
What was Article 231?
The War Guilt Clause - it meant Germany had to accept total blame for the start of WWI
What was another name for the ‘War Guilt Clause’?
Article 231
What’s an easy way to remember the key points of the Treaty of Versailles?
BRAT:
Blame
Reparations
Armed forces
Territory
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
June 1919
What was forbidden?
Anschluss - political union between Germany and Austria
