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• What was the status of Germany in the Autumn of 1918?

  Germany was a defeated nation with its army in full retreat.
• What significant event occurred in November 1918 regarding Germany and the Allies?

  Germany's leaders agreed to an armistice with the Allies in a railway carriage.
• When did the ceasefire agreed upon by Germany and the Allies begin?

  The ceasefire began at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918.
• Why is the armistice often seen as the end of World War I?

  It marked the cessation of fighting, although legally the war was not over.
• What was the status of German prisoners of war after the armistice?

  Hundreds of thousands of German prisoners of war remained in camps.
• What was the purpose of the Paris Peace Conference of 1919?

  To decide how World War I would formally be ended.
• What did the victorious Allied leaders want to do to Germany?

  They wanted to punish Germany to a greater or lesser extent.
• Who was George Clemenceau and what did he want regarding Germany?

  He was the leader of France who wanted to punish Germany and make it accept blame for the war.
• What were some of Clemenceau's specific demands from Germany?

  He wanted Germany to pay for war damages, weaken its armed forces, and give up land.
• What was David Lloyd George's main concern regarding Germany?

  He wanted to guarantee the security of the British Empire and restart trade with Germany.
• What was Woodrow Wilson's primary goal at the Paris Peace Conference?

  He wanted to establish a League of Nations to prevent future wars.
• What does the acronym LAMB stand for in relation to the Treaty of Versailles?

  LAMB stands for Land, Army, Money, and Blame.
• What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles as summarized by LAMB?

  • Land: Germany lost 133% of its land and 100% of its empire.
  • Army: Limited military capabilities, including no Air Force and a small army of 100,000 men.
  • Money: Germany had to pay $6.6 billion in reparations.
  • Blame: Germany accepted total blame for starting the war (Article 231).
• Why did Germans hate the land terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

  They felt humiliated by losing parts of their country to former enemies.
• What was the Rhineland's status after the Treaty of Versailles?

  The Rhineland was designated as a demilitarized zone.
• What limitations were placed on the German Navy by the Treaty of Versailles?

  The German Navy was limited to six battleships, six cruisers, and six destroyers.
• What was the maximum size of the German Army allowed by the Treaty of Versailles?

  The German Army was limited to 100,000 men.
• What was the significance of Article 231 in the Treaty of Versailles?

  It forced Germany to accept total blame for starting the war.
• How did the reparations affect Germany's economy?

  They financially ruined Germany and led to hyperinflation.
• What was the "stab in the back" theory in relation to Germany's surrender?

  It was a belief that the German government betrayed the army by accepting blame for the war.
• What were the main points of resentment among Germans regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

  • Land: Loss of territory and humiliation.
  • Army: Restrictions on military capabilities made them feel weak.
  • Money: Burden of reparations worsened their economic situation.
  • Blame: Acceptance of total blame felt unfair and unjust.
• What was the total amount of reparations Germany had to pay?

  Germany had to pay $6.6 billion in reparations.
• How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to future problems for Germany and the world?

  It created resentment among Germans that contributed to future conflicts.
• What was the final outcome of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

  The Treaty of Versailles severely punished Germany and created widespread resentment.