History

• When did World War One end?

  November 1918
• What was the purpose of the Armistice signed by Germany?

  To stop the war and withdraw troops
• What region did Germany have to hand over as part of the Armistice?

  Alsace-Lorraine
• What was one of the contentious issues following the Armistice?

  The murder of German delegation leader Erzberger
• How many countries participated in the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919?

  Over 30 countries
• Who were the main leaders involved in the Paris Peace Conference?

  France's Clemenceau, Wilson, and Lloyd George
• What were Clemenceau's main aims regarding Germany?

  To punish Germany and seek reparations
• Why did Clemenceau want to push German borders back to the Rhine?

  To protect France from future invasions
• How did Lloyd George's views differ from Clemenceau's?

  Lloyd George wanted economic stability for Germany
• What did Lloyd George publish in March 1919?

  The Fontenbleau Memorandum
• What was Woodrow Wilson's main proposal after World War One?

  The 14 Points for a fair peace
• What was a significant criticism of Wilson's 14 Points?

  They were largely ignored in the treaty
• When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

  28th of June 1919
• What acronym can be used to remember the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

  Treaty terms: territorial, military, economic, psychological
• What was one military restriction placed on Germany by the Treaty?

  Army limited to 100,000 men
• What was the economic impact of the Treaty on Germany?

  Reparations set at £6.6 billion
• What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles known as?

  The War Guilt Clause
• How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany's national pride?

  It was seen as humiliating and damaging
• Which territories were taken from Germany after the Treaty?

  Alsace-Lorraine, Memel, and Danzig
• What was the French reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?

  Mixed feelings about its leniency and harshness
• How did Lloyd George feel about the reparations imposed on Germany?

  He thought they were too harsh
• What was Wilson's view on the League of Nations?

  He was pleased with its creation
• Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

  Concerns over isolationism and Article 10
• What was the impact of the U.S. not joining the League of Nations?

  It weakened the League significantly
• What did the Treaty of Versailles do to Germany's colonies?

  They became mandates under League control
• What was the public sentiment in America regarding the Treaty?

  They felt it was harsh and unfair
• How did the Treaty of Versailles affect future relations in Europe?

  It set the stage for future conflicts
• How did Americans feel about the Treaty of Versailles?

  They felt it was harsh and unfair
• What was a major concern of isolationists regarding Article 10?

  It could force the U.S. to protect other countries
• What was required for the U.S. Senate to ratify an international treaty?

  A two-thirds approval from the Senate
• What was the consequence of the U.S. not ratifying the Treaty of Versailles?

  The U.S. could not join the League of Nations
• How did the absence of the U.S. affect the League of Nations?

  It significantly weakened the League's effectiveness
• What was Woodrow Wilson's stance on self-determination?

  He advocated for it during treaty negotiations
• What were some treaties negotiated after the Paris Peace Conference?

  Treaty of Saint Germain, Trianon, Severus, Lausanne
• What did the Treaty of Saint Germain address?

  It was for Austria after World War I
• When was the Treaty of Saint Germain signed?

  10th of September 1919
• What new countries were created from the Treaty of Saint Germain?

  Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia
• What was the limit placed on Austria's army by the Treaty of Saint Germain?

  30,000 men
• What economic challenges did Austria face after World War I?

  It economically collapsed in 1921
• What unusual method did Austria use to pay reparations?

  They paid with animals like cows