WWI - Outcomes

Question 1

Allied offenses

Answer 1

Russia defeated in 1917 lets Germany go East to West, and early 1918 had Ludendorf offense to overwhelm allies, but they recover and push back into Germany

Question 2

German Defeat

Answer 2

November 11, 1918. Kaiser Wilhelm surrenders and escapes. A democracy in Germany is formed.

Question 3

End of war

Answer 3

9.7 million dead with 21 million wounded.

Question 4

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 4

1919, signed in Versailles palace near Paris. Makes Germany smaller and breaks up the Balkans.

Question 5

British Viewpoint

Answer 5

“Hang the Kaiser” and “Make Germany Pay” because they are scared of communism and didn’t want to be too harsh

Question 6

US Views

Answer 6

Wilson’s 14 points for peace: Public is isolationist, League of Nations, Germany punished but not too much in fear of revenge

Question 7

French View

Answer 7

Cripple Germany

Question 8

Problems with the treaty

Answer 8

No German opinion, Germany took full guilt and had all of its borders redefined to be smaller. Not allowed in League of Nations. All financial responsibility. No military with military zones and anger gave rise to Hitler

Question 9

14 points for peace

Answer 9

Prevents future wars: No secret treaties, freedom of seas, open markets, reduced weapons, self determination in spreading democracy, international organizations (League of Nations), US takes on global role

Question 10

League of Nations problems

Answer 10

US is not in it (Sovereignty issues) and keeps out other nations