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Did the loss of territory or war guilt and reparations in the treaty of Versailles cause more anger in Germany?
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The Versailles Treaty was the peace Settlement signed after world war one had ended. The Germans signed the treaty on June 28th 1919 after months of arguments and negotiations amongst the "big three" as to what the treaty should contain. However there were two things that angered Germany. The loss of Territory and the other was guilt and reparations.
Firstly, Germany lost 10 per cent of their land and 12.5 per cent of their population. The following land was taken away from Germany; Alsace Lorraine (given to France) Eupen and Malmedy (given to Belgium) Nothan Schleswig ( given to Denmark) Hultschin (given to Czechoslovakia) West Prissiam Posen and Upper Silesia (given to Poland) Germany lost all of its oversea colonies, mostly to Britain and France. Danzig became a free city controlled by the new league of nations. A league of nations was set up as an international police force. Germany ease not allowed to join until they proved they were a peaceful country.
As a result of this, Germany wasn't very happy. The loss of vital territory would be a severe blow to any attempts by Germany to rebuild there economy. Coal from the Saar and Upper Silesia in particular was a vital economic loss. Combined with the financial penalties linked to reparations, it seemed clear to Germany that the allies wanted nothing else but to bankrupt them. Germany was also forbidden to unite with Austria to form one superstate, in an attempt to keep their economic potential to a minimum.
Moreover, Germany had to admit full responsibility for starting the war. Germany was responsible for starting the war and therefore responsible for all the war damage caused by the first world war. Therefore they had to pay reparations, the bulk of which would go to France and Belgium to pay for the damage done to infrastructure of both countries by the war. Quite literally, reparations would be used to pay for the damage to be repaired. The figure was not set at the Versailles, it was determined later. The Germans were told to write a blank cheque which the allies would cash when it suited them. Th figure was eventually put at £ 6,600 million, a huge sum of money well beyond Germany's ability to pay.
This term angered Germany. They felt that they didn't start the war on their own. It wasn't the same government that started the war. They didn't want to take full responsibility for all the damage caused. German pride etc. They didn't agree. Mainly they didn't want to feel guilty about the war. They found it quite humiliating.
In conclusion I think both terms caused anger but for different reasons. They suffered huge loses for both territory and war guilt and reparations. With Territory they lost quit a lot of land, and with war guilt and reparations their pride was shattered and with reparations they had to pay money to restore all the countries, which was bad because they were in no position to pay. Germany was known as a a powerful country but their power was stripped from them leaving them with nothing.
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What called on Germany to demilitarize pay war reparations and return territory?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Why was Germany angered by the details of the treaty?
Versailles? The loss of territory, huge war reparations, limitations on the size of the military.
Which of the following were terms of the treaty of Versailles Germany was occupied by allied troops Germany paid reparations Germany accepted sole responsibility for world war 1 German territory?
Germany paid reparations. Germany accepted sole responsibility for World War I. German territory was reduced in size.
Who was the main country to pay war reparations as a result of the treaty of Versailles was?
Germany
How do you use Treaty of Versailles in a sentence?
Germans were angry that their leaders had signed the Treaty of Versailles. When Germany failed to pay reparations ordered by the Treaty of Versailles, France occupied the Ruhr Valley.
What called on Germany to demilitarize pay war reparations and return territory?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Why was Germany angered by the details of the treaty?
Versailles? The loss of territory, huge war reparations, limitations on the size of the military.
What treaty required Germany to pay reparations after World War 1?
Treaty of Versailles
What important document made Germany pay reparations?
Treaty of Versailles
Which of the following were terms of the treaty of Versailles Germany was occupied by allied troops Germany paid reparations Germany accepted sole responsibility for world war 1 German territory?
Germany paid reparations. Germany accepted sole responsibility for World War I. German territory was reduced in size.
Who was the main country to pay war reparations as a result of the treaty of Versailles was?
Germany
When did Germany pay reparations?
On the 28th June 1919. (When The Treaty Of Versailles was signed.)
How do you use Treaty of Versailles in a sentence?
Germans were angry that their leaders had signed the Treaty of Versailles. When Germany failed to pay reparations ordered by the Treaty of Versailles, France occupied the Ruhr Valley.
Why did Germany object the Treaty Of Versailles?
The Versailles treaty took away German territory, forced it to pay war reparations, and limited its military. Germans found the terms of the treaty insulting, particularly a section that forced Germany to admit it was the sole guilty party for the cause of World War One.
Which was a major provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
A demand that Germany pay large war reparations
Why did republicans in congress reject the treaty of Versailles?
It required Germany to make war reparations - apex
Who were forced to pay for damages of ww1?
Germany was forced to pay reparations under the Treaty of Versailles, but they were unhappy about this
