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What two provinces were returned to France as a result of the treaty?
The provinces of Alsace and Lorraine were returned to France following World War I. It was done as part of the Treaty of Versailles in order to punish Germany.
How was the Wilson's 14 points involved in world war 1?
The 14 points of the Versailles Treaty were NOT President Wilson's 14 points they were created by many countries, mainly France, to punish Germany. Wilson's agenda was the League of Nations.
What is a major goal of France and great Britain at the conference of Versailles following world war 1?
to punish Germany. (boy did they learn their lesson. )
Did the leaders want to punish Germany after World War 1?
The people that were left wanted to punish Germany
What did the big four want from the peace treaty ending World War 1?
To severely punish Germany in particular so that no nation would ever again spark a war. In the event the punishment and humiliation were so severe that they actually contributed to the burning desire of Hitler for revenge, leading to the second world war.
Was The Treaty of Versailles designed to punish Austria and Hungary?
No. It was designed to punish Germany .
Why did many Germans consider the terms of the treaty of Versailles as unnecessarily harsh?
The Versailles Treaty created peace only because it ended the fighting. All it did was punish Germany for its part in the war.
Did France punish Germany for the treaty?
France did not punish Germany with the treaty. The Treaty of Versailles was the punishment France and other countries doled out on Germany. It was an unfair treatment in the long run. They failed to see the real reason for the start of the war was the fault of the Austrian and Hungarian people not the Germans.
Did The Treaty of Versailles adhere strictly to Wilson's Fourteen Points?
The Treaty of Versailles followed the guidelines set by Wilson, however, France wanted to punish Germany more, so they made them pay the reparations by themselves.
Why did the US reject the Treaty of Versailles and what did this mean for creation and smooth?
The United States rejected the Treaty of Versailles because they did not want to punish Germany that harshly. The U.S. felt that the treaty was punishing Germany the wrong way and felt that Germany would respond back. The treaty was made in a way that Germany would have no choice but to fight the treaty and that is a major reason for World War 2. By the U.S. not signing the treaty, they were not immediately involved in World War 2.
What two provinces were returned to France as a result of the treaty?
The provinces of Alsace and Lorraine were returned to France following World War I. It was done as part of the Treaty of Versailles in order to punish Germany.
Was the Treaty of Versailles effective?
No, the Treaty of Versailles was not effective. In fact it was counterproductive Instead of making another European war impossible, it practically made WW2 inevitable. The treaty was designed to punish and weaken Germany. It succeeded in causing great economic dislocation and bitterness in Germany, without which the Nazis would likely not have managed to seize power.
Main focus on the treaty of Versailles?
To punish the Germans for World War 1
What where the arguments for the Treaty of Versailles?
The main arguments at the time surrounding American ratification of the Treaty of Versailles had little to do with the contents of the treaty, but rather the American entrance to the League of Nations. The argument against claimed that the League was trying to pull the United States into every little foreign disagreement, while the argument for said that the League was a good way to avoid or mediate conflicts before they became wars.
Why were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles so harsh on Germany?
The terms of the Treaty of Versailles were harsh on Germany because the Allied powers wanted to punish Germany for starting World War I and to prevent them from starting another war in the future. Germany was blamed for the war and was forced to accept full responsibility, pay reparations, reduce its military, and give up territory. These terms were meant to weaken Germany and ensure it could not threaten the peace again.
Which country did the Treaty of Versailles punish harshly?
All the Central Powers, who lost World War I, were punished by the Treaty of Versailles. All four countries (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) had separate treaties. Germany's was by far most severe. Germany's Treaty of Versailles was the most important. It listed that Germany must admit World War I was their fault and they must pay the Allied countries' governments for the damage they've caused. They also had to forfeit all land they acquired during the war as well as their colonies. They had to reduce their army to 100,000 men, cut back their navy, and eliminate their air force. This treaty was very harsh because the French and British wanted revenge on Germany, for this great war among other things.
Why did the Allies make the Treaty of Versailles so harsh?
Britain and France wanted to punish the Central Powers for causing the war.
