Was the treaty justified? Flashcards
1
Q
The big 3’s opinions on the treaty after it was set?
A
- none of the big 3 were satisfied with it.
- Clemenceau believed the treaty to not be harsh enough
- Lloyd George described the treaty as a “great pity” and thought another war would happen because of it.
- Wilson was very disappointed with the treaty and said if he were German he would not sign the treaty.
2
Q
Was it a success?
A
ultimately a failure and cultivated a cruel regime in Germany leading to a second world war.
3
Q
Was it a success in the context of the time?
A
- majority of people outside of Germany believed the treaty to be fair.
- Many thought it wasn’t harsh enough.
- Today historians can agree that the task of agreeing on a peace settlement was very hard and that the treaty was the best they could hope for in the circumstances.
