2.1 Peace Settlement and its Impact

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    • What was the War Guilt Clause in the Treaty of Versailles?
      Germany's responsibility for the war
    • The League of Nations was formed to prevent another world war
    • The War Guilt Clause is also known as Article 231
    • The League of Nations aimed to prevent war through diplomacy and collective security.
      True
    • What were reparations in the context of the Treaty of Versailles?
      Payments for war damage
    • The War Guilt Clause is Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles.
    • What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919?
      End World War I
    • Germany was required to make substantial reparations to the Allied Powers under the Treaty of Versailles.

      True
    • What were the primary goals of the League of Nations?
      Peace and cooperation
    • The War Guilt Clause in the Treaty of Versailles fueled deep resentment among the German people.
      True
    • The long-term consequences of the Treaty of Versailles undermined efforts to create lasting peace
    • The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I in 1919
    • Reparations required Germany to make payments to the Allied Powers for war damage.
      True
    • What year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
      1919
    • Order the main bodies of the League of Nations by their primary function:
      1️⃣ Assembly - Discuss general policy
      2️⃣ Council - Resolve disputes and enforce decisions
      3️⃣ Secretariat - Manage administrative and logistical functions
    • The War Guilt Clause forced Germany to accept full responsibility for causing the war
    • The punitive nature of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to resentment in Germany.

      True
    • Match the key terms with their descriptions:
      Treaty of Versailles ↔️ Peace treaty ending WWI
      War Guilt Clause ↔️ Germany's responsibility for the war
      Reparations ↔️ Payments for war damage
      League of Nations ↔️ Organization to prevent future wars
    • The War Guilt Clause forced Germany to accept full responsibility for causing the war
    • Match the League of Nations body with its description:
      Assembly ↔️ Represented all member states
      Council ↔️ Resolved disputes and enforced decisions
      Secretariat ↔️ Managed administrative functions
    • Steps of the Treaty of Versailles process:
      1️⃣ World War I ends
      2️⃣ Allied Powers meet at the Paris Peace Conference
      3️⃣ The Treaty of Versailles is signed in 1919
    • What was one political consequence of the Treaty of Versailles in Germany?
      Rise of extremism