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Treaty of Versailles
Signed in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that ended WWI. It was mainly negotiated by Britain, France and the US, forcing Germany to accept the sole responsibility for the war and to pay major reparations.
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Because the Germans that lived had to move.
How many troops did the treaty of Versailles say Germany could have?
The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to have a maximum of 100,000 soldiers and 15,000 sailors however they were not allowed any submarines. And no aircraft.
What was the compromise of the Treaty of Versailles?
The victorious allies decided on tha fate of Germany
-blame Germany for the war
-make Germany pay reperations
-army was restricted to 100'000 men, no air force, 6 battle-ships, no submarines etc.
-Germany lost 13% of its territory
-Germany was divided into 4 zone, Berlin as well
Why were the defeated Germans so angry by the treaty of Versailles?
The Germans were forced to limit their military, pay war reparations, give up the Polish corridor, give up Alsace and Lorraine, lose their colonial possessions in Asia and Africa, face French occupation of the Rhineland, lose land to Denmark, take full blame for World War 1, remain a weak European power, give up land to Belgium, and never again become a prosperous nation.
What was Hitlers reaction to the terms to the treaty of Versailles?
he expanded and strengthened Germany's military
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Bulgaria?
Bosnia along with Herzegovina and Montenegro were all merged into Serbia, creating Yugoslavia, an entirely new state. The Habsburg Empire was disbanded while Hungary was granted sovereignty.
What was Russia unhappy with the results of the Treaty of Versailles?
The creation of Poland took some of Russia's land, which Russia was unhappy with. The two countries went to war in 1920.
It was left out of the peace talks.
Why was the US for the Treaty of Versailles?
it did not want the U.S. to be involved in international politics.
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What was Germany's condition before the Treaty of Versailles?
East Germany was economically backwards and most of the population were desperately poor. add to this the administration of an authoritarian government and an inability to leave you can imagine that things were not to comfortable for the majority of the people.
Did Adolf Hitler support the treaty of Versailles?
Adolf Hitler opposed the Munich Pact in various ways and even broke it severally. Winston Churchill is also known to have out-rightly opposed this pact.
Hitler's violations of the Treaty of Versailles?
He demilitarized the Rhineland,
united with Austria,
increased his army,
expanded his country and began to take more land (eg. Sudetenland)
Was Woodrow Wilson happy with the end results of the treaty Versailles?
No, Woodrow Wilson (representing america) wanted to ensure world peace and harmony. The treaty of Versailles (its argued) was a massive trigger to the 2nd world war and the rise of hitler. Woodrow Wilson didn't succeed with his aim.
Why did it take so long for the Treaty of Versailles to be signed?
The Treaty of Versailles was signed after six months of negotiations. The negotiations took place during the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.
What was the German public opinion regaurding the Versailles treaty?
It was humiliating. It blamed Germany as the sole reason for the war, restricted their military (which was a large source of pride for them), took away there colonies which supported their economy, and they were charged tremendous reparation payments.
Most Germans believed it to be unjust and humiliating
What should you learn from the Treaty of Versailles?
The opportunity didn't arise. Mainly as a result of the Cold War and the division of Germany there was NO peace treaty between the Allies and Germany till shortly before the re-unification of Germany in 1990. At that point, 45 years after the end of WW2, it was a matter of laying down some conditions before agreeing to reunification. Please bear in mind that the situation after WW2 was very different as Germany was subject to a much more devastating defeat than in WW1. [I personally am not convinced that history contains "lessons"]. Joncey
Many republican senators opposed ratification of the Treaty of Versailles because they believed it?
included the Covenant of the League of Nations
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Asia?
The Treaty of Versailles took away certain areas of China, including Shandong, away from the Germans. Generally, the Treaty focused on lessening Germany's power and influence in Europe and beyond.
What was the difference between the armistice and the treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty of Versailles was a Paris Peace Treaty that dealt with Germany. The Paris Peace Treaties were named after the area it was signed such as St. Germain that dealt with Austria.
Make sure Germany couldn't start another war
All the countries were peaceful again
Disarmement
Demilitarisation
Self-determination
What treaty ended World War 1 and what was the effect on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles was the official end on paper to the First World War. It was dated June 28, 1919, which was exactly five years after the event that began World War I. The treaty focused on Germany, to the exclusion of the other countries that had fought alongside the German Empire. The other countries of the Central Powers - the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire - were dealt with separately, in separate treaties with the opposing countries of the Allied Powers.
So the effects were devastating to Germany's culture, economy, geography, politics, and society. The treaty placed the entire blame for the war on Germany. And yet what had triggered the event had been an explosive reaction against Austro-Hungarian domination in Europe.
The treaty also provided for German disarmament, land concessions, and reparations. Consequently, the German people felt isolated and endangered by the rest of Europe, and indeed from the rest of the world. They specifically felt threatened by their reduced geography, and their lack of military means to protect themselves and of economic means to pay debts, rebuild, and survive. They therefore turned ever more inwards in terms of solidarity with other Germans. At the same time, their enmity turned ever more outwards in terms of non Germans and those who were perceived as outsiders.
What country was the least satisfied with the treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to accept the blame for the ear and to pay reparations to all of the Allied powers in proportion to the damage done to them, and with a punitive price added. They were also forced to demobilize their air and land forces and to severely curtail their naval forces, and cede land to the allies, and to demilitarize the Rhineland. The Germans were humiliated, and they war debt led to runaway inflation.
