impact of versailles

• Who were the main leaders at the Paris Peace Conference?

  Lloyd George, Clemenceau, and Wilson
• What was Lloyd George's opinion on the Treaty of Versailles?

  He thought it should have been tougher on Germany
• Why did many British people support the Treaty of Versailles?

  They wanted Germany to pay for their suffering
• What did Lloyd George warn about the reparations imposed on Germany?

  They would damage Germany's ability to trade
• What was Clemenceau's main concern regarding Germany?

  He wanted Germany's military to be crushed
• Why was Clemenceau unhappy with the reparations amount set at £6600 million?

  He felt it was too little to cripple Germany
• How did the war affect France compared to other countries?

  France suffered the most damage and losses
• What was the reaction of the French people towards the Treaty of Versailles?

  They felt it was not harsh enough on Germany
• What was the USA's stance on the Treaty of Versailles?

  Many Americans felt it was unfair to Germany
• Why did the US Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

  It wasn't based on Wilson's Fourteen Points
• What was Wilson's fear regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

  It would lead to another war for the USA
• What was the German people's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?

  They thought it was very unfair
• What did the German people associate with the term 'November Criminals'?

  They blamed their government for signing the treaty
• What was the impact of hyperinflation in Germany?

  A loaf of bread cost 200 billion marks
• What was established after the Kaiser abdicated?

  A new democratic government called Weimar Republic
• What challenges did the Weimar Republic face?

  Political instability and revolts against the government
• What was the Treaty of St Germain's impact on Austria?

  Austrian army was limited to 30,000
• What did the Treaty of Neuilly impose on Bulgaria?

  Bulgaria had to pay £100 million in reparations
• What did the Treaty of Lausanne achieve for Turkey?

  Turkey regained control of the Dardanelles
• What was the consequence of losing industrial areas for Austria?

  It caused the Austrian economy to collapse
• What was a major problem with the creation of new states after WWI?

  Many new states had mixed ethnic populations
• What was self-determination?

  The right to form a government without interference
• What issues did Poland face after its creation?

  Surrounded by hostile countries and disputes
• What evidence suggests the Treaty of Versailles was unfair?

  Germany was not allowed to negotiate the treaty
• How did views on the Treaty of Versailles change over time?

  Initially popular, later criticized for causing war
• What was a key historical skill regarding viewpoints on the Treaty of Versailles?

  Recognizing why viewpoints change over time