Was The T.O.V Fair For Germany?

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    • When did the US join WWI?
      In 1917
    • What was the Ludendorff Offensive?

      It was Germany's last gamble in WWI that ultimately failed.
    • What were the consequences of the British Naval Blockade on Germany?
      It led to starvation of civilians and economic ruin.
    • How many civilians died of starvation in Germany due to the blockade?
      Approximately 425,000 civilians.
    • What peace terms did Germany have to enforce with Russia?
      They were very onerous and burdensome.
    • What did the Germans seek when they realized they would lose the war?
      Peace with the Allies.
    • What political change occurred in Germany after seeking peace with the Allies?
      Germany became democratic, creating the Weimar Republic.
    • Who was the chancellor of the Weimar Republic?
      Friedrich Ebert.
    • What was the purpose of the peace treaty from the Allies' perspective?

      To get what they wanted and prevent future wars.
    • Why did the Allies avoid making the treaty too unfair?
      To prevent another war from starting in anger.
    • What percentage of its territory did Germany lose as a result of the treaty?
      13%
    • Which territory did Germany lose to France?
      Alsace-Lorraine.
    • What was the status of Saarland after the treaty?
      It was under a mandate.
    • Which territories were given to Poland as a result of the treaty?
      Posen, West Prussia, and Upper Silesia.
    • What was the League of Nations' role regarding German territories?
      It had nominal control over territories Germany invaded.
    • What was forbidden regarding Austria in the treaty?
      Austrian-German union was forbidden.
    • What was Article 231 known as?
      The War Guilt Clause.
    • What was the significance of the War Guilt Clause for Germany?
      It set the legal basis for reparations.
    • What were the reparations Germany had to pay set at in 1921?
      £6.6 billion.
    • What military restrictions were placed on Germany?
      Germany's army was restricted to a maximum strength of 100,000.
    • What types of military equipment were banned for Germany?
      Tanks, heavy artillery, and conscription were banned.
    • What was the maximum number of ships allowed in the German Navy?
      36 ships, including only 6 battleships.
    • What was the status of Germany's air force after the treaty?
      Germany was not allowed to have an air force.
    • How many rifles and planes did Germany have to destroy?
      6 million rifles and 15,000 planes.
    • What was Woodrow Wilson's viewpoint on peace?

      He advocated for a just and lasting peace.
    • Why was self-determination difficult according to Wilson's viewpoint?
      Because East Europe was scattered across many countries.
    • What was Lloyd George's stance on punishing Germany?
      He agreed not to punish Germany too harshly to avoid future conflict.
    • What did Lloyd George want regarding trade with Germany?
      He wanted Germany and Britain to start trading again.
    • What was the impact of the war on France compared to the US?
      France lost 25% of working-age men and two-thirds of its soldiers.
    • How did the experiences of the Big 3 during WWI influence their post-war aims?
      France wanted to prevent future invasions, while the US and Britain focused on trade and recovery.
    • What were the main military aims of the Treaty of Versailles?
      To reduce the German army to 100,000 men and ban conscription.
    • What territories were returned to France as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
      Alsace-Lorraine.
    • What was the status of Danzig after the treaty?
      Danzig became a 'free city' administered by the League of Nations.
    • What was the economic impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
      Germany faced significant economic losses, including 12% of its population and 16% of coal production.
    • What was the War Guilt Clause's role in reparations?
      It set the legal base for reparations that Germany had to pay.
    • What was the significance of the Saar Coalfields in the treaty?
      The Saar Coalfields were to produce coal for France, with a plebiscite to determine sovereignty in 1935.
    • How did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk influence the Treaty of Versailles?
      Germany's harsh treatment of Russia influenced how they were treated in the Versailles treaty.
    • What percentage of Germany's agricultural land did it lose as a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
      32%
    • What percentage of Germany's coal mines did it lose as a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
      Almost 90%
    • What was the economic loss in terms of iron production for Germany?
      Germany lost 48% of its iron production.
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