Treaty of Versailles Terms Flashcards

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What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

All German colonies surrendered to the League of Nations. 2) Huge losses of land - for example Alsace-Lorraine to France or parts of East Prussia and Upper Silesia to Poland. 3) Lack of control of parts of Germany. For example, the coalfields of the Saar are put under French control. Also, the Rhineland was demilitarized. 4) Germany has to pay reparations of £6,600 million. 5) Germany and Austria were forbidden from uniting. 6) Germany's army was limited to 100,000 men with no conscription. 7) No aircraft or submarines. The German navy was limited to 6 battleships.

How did the German people react to the Treaty of Versailles?

The German people were furious to have surrendered as they believed they could have won.

What is the war guilt clause?

Article 231.

What was a problem for the Weimar government?

Germans thought they were weak for surrendering. Signup and view all the answers

What country did the Treaty of Neuilly deal with?

Bulgaria. Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of Neuilly?

<ol> <li>Bulgaria lost land to Greece and Yugoslavia. 2) Army was limited to 20,000 troops. 3) Limited to one weapon factory. 4) No navy or air force. 5) Reparations of £100 million.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was dealt with by the Treaty of Trianon?

Hungary. Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of Trianon?

<ol> <li>Hungary was made a separate country. 2) Hungary lost land to Czechoslovakia, Romania, Yugoslavia, and Austria. 3) Army limited to 35,000 troops. 4) Limited to one weapon factory. 5) No navy or air force. 6) Reparations of £400 million.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was dealt with by the Treaty of Sevres?

Turkey. Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of Sevres?

<ol> <li>Turkey lost Eastern Thrace and Smyrna to Greece. Lost land to Bulgaria. 2) Arabia became independent. 3) The Straits were no longer controlled by Turkey. 4) Army limited to 50,000 troops. 5) Limited to one weapon factory. 6) No navy or air force. 7) No reparations - but had to pay the costs of foreign troops in Turkey.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Treaty of Lausanne?

24 July 1923 - Allies and Turkey. Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of Lausanne?

<ol> <li>Turkey regained Eastern Thrace and Smyrna from Greece. 2) Turkey regained control of the forts that controlled the Straits - but ships were still allowed to pass freely. 3) No limits on Turkey's army.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Treaty of St Germain?

10 September 1919 - Allies and Austria. Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of St Germain?

<ol> <li>Austria's empire was divided (Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Poland became new countries). 2) Had to agree not to re-unite with Germany. 3) Reparations were never set. 4) 30,000 troops. 5) Limited to one weapons factory. 6) No navy or air force.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Treaty of Versailles Terms

German colonies surrendered to the League of Nations.
Significant territorial losses, including Alsace-Lorraine to France and parts of East Prussia and Upper Silesia to Poland.
Control over key areas: the Saar coalfields were under French supervision, and the Rhineland was demilitarized.
Germany obligated to pay £6,600 million in reparations.
Union between Germany and Austria prohibited.
German military restrictions: army limited to 100,000 personnel, no conscription allowed.
German navy restricted to six battleships; no aircraft or submarines permitted.

German Reaction

Widespread anger among the German populace, who believed they could have achieved victory in the war.

War Guilt Clause

Article 231 imposed the blame for the war solely on Germany.

Weimar Government Challenges

Perception of weakness among Germans due to the surrender, undermining the Weimar government.

Treaty of Neuilly (Bulgaria)

Signed in November 1919; Bulgaria lost territory to Greece and Yugoslavia.
Military restrictions: army limited to 20,000 troops, one weapon factory allowed.
No navy or air force permitted; reparations set at £100 million.

Treaty of Trianon (Hungary)

Signed in June 1920; Hungary established as a separate nation.
Loss of territories to Czechoslovakia, Romania, Yugoslavia, and Austria.
Military limited to 35,000 troops; one weapon factory sanctioned.
No navy or air force allowed; reparations of £400 million imposed.

Treaty of Sevres (Turkey)

Concluded in August 1920; Turkey ceded Eastern Thrace and Smyrna to Greece and territory to Bulgaria.
Arabia gained independence; Turkish control over the Straits ended.
Army restricted to 50,000 troops; one weapon factory permitted.
No navy or air force; no reparations but required to cover costs of foreign troops in Turkey.

Treaty of Lausanne

Signed on July 24, 1923; established terms between Allies and Turkey.
Turkey regained Eastern Thrace and Smyrna from Greece.
Control of straits' forts returned to Turkey, although maritime passage remained free.
No limitations placed on Turkey's military forces.

Treaty of St Germain (Austria)

Signed on September 10, 1919; addressed agreements between Allies and Austria.
Disintegration of Austria's empire into new nations including Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Poland.
Prohibition on Austria reuniting with Germany.
Reparations terms were never finalized; military restricted to 30,000 troops.
Allowed only one weapons factory and denied a navy or air force.

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Dive into the critical terms of the Treaty of Versailles with these flashcards. Learn about the territorial changes, reparations, and the impact on Germany post-World War I. This quiz is designed to help reinforce your understanding of this pivotal historical agreement.