Paper 1 - Germany

Created by

Chels W

Cards (66)

What date did Germany agree to end the war?
11th November 1918
What was the Paris Conference year?
1919
Who was the leader of France during the Paris Conference?
Clemenceau
What were the nicknames given to Clemenceau?
'Tiger' or 'Vampire'
What did Clemenceau want from Germany?
Compensation and reparations for war damages
What was one of Clemenceau's aims regarding the German military?
To weaken the German military to prevent future invasions
What was David Lloyd George's promise regarding Germany?
To make Germany pay reparations
What did David Lloyd George mean by "squeeze them until the pips squeak"?
He wanted to extract as much reparations from Germany as possible
What was Woodrow Wilson's approach to the Treaty of Versailles?
He was an idealist who wanted a fair peace
What did Woodrow Wilson set up?
A League of Nations
What principle did Wilson advocate for in Europe?
Self-determination for people in Europe
What was one of Wilson's 14 points?
Freedom of the seas
What term describes the Treaty of Versailles as imposed on Germany?
Diktat
How much reparations was Germany forced to pay?
£6.6 billion
What was the political impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
Germans were forced to accept war guilt
What did many Germans feel about their government after signing the Treaty?
They felt betrayed and called them "November Criminals"
What military limitations were imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Limited to 100,000 soldiers, no tanks, no airforce, and only 6 battleships
What land did Germany lose as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Alsace-Lorraine
What was the Rhineland's status after the Treaty of Versailles?
The Rhineland was demilitarized
What was David Lloyd George's concern regarding reparations?
He was worried that reparations would damage future trade
Why was Woodrow Wilson unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles?
His ideas were ignored by the other leaders
What did Wilson believe about the Treaty of Versailles?
He felt it was too harsh
What was the reaction of many Germans to the Treaty of Versailles?
They felt it was forced upon them
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on German families?
Families were split apart due to loss of land
What did Germans fear regarding military reductions?
They feared they couldn't defend their land and seas
What did Clemenceau want to achieve with the Treaty of Versailles?
He wanted to weaken Germany and prevent future invasions
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles for German colonies?
German colonies were given to Britain
What did Clemenceau achieve with the return of Alsace-Lorraine?
He was pleased with the return of Alsace-Lorraine to France
What was the reaction of David Lloyd George to the military limitations imposed on Germany?
He was pleased that Germany was limited to 6 battleships
What did Wilson's 14 points include?
They included ideas for a fair peace and self-determination
What was the significance of the League of Nations according to Wilson?
It was meant to promote peace and prevent future wars
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany's economy?
It forced Germany to pay reparations, leading to economic hardship
What was the public perception of the Treaty of Versailles among Germans?
Many Germans viewed it as unfair and humiliating
What did the term "stabbed in the back" refer to in the context of Germany?
It referred to the belief that their government betrayed them by signing the Treaty
What was the long-term effect of the reparations on Germany?
They contributed to economic instability and hyperinflation
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany's territorial integrity?
Germany lost 10% of its land
What was the reaction of the German government to the Treaty of Versailles?
They were forced to accept its terms despite public outrage
What was the significance of the term "November Criminals"?
It referred to the German leaders who signed the Armistice and Treaty
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on German colonies?
Germany lost its colonies to other nations
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the relationship between Germany and its neighbors?
It created tensions and fears of invasion