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What is the main purpose of an armistice?
What significant event occurred on the 9th of November 1918?
At what time did the armistice become effective on November 11, 1918?
Where was the armistice that ended World War I signed?
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Why did many German officers begin to request an armistice in early 1918?
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Study Notes
Armistice
- An armistice is a temporary ceasefire that precedes peace negotiations and the signing of a peace treaty.
- By early 1918, German officers recognized Germany's inevitable defeat and requested an armistice.
- The armistice ending World War I was signed on November 11, 1918, at 5 am, and became effective six hours later at 11 am.
- This armistice is often remembered as occurring "on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."
- Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated on November 9, 1918, paving the way for the Allies to negotiate a peace treaty.
- The armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the forest, 65 km northeast of Paris.
Treaty of Versailles
- The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty that officially ended World War I.
- It was signed by the Allied Powers and Germany on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles near Paris.
- This treaty imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including territorial losses, demilitarization, and substantial reparations payments.
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Explore the pivotal events surrounding the Armistice and the Treaty of Versailles that marked the end of World War I. This quiz covers key dates, decisions, and implications of these historical agreements, providing insight into their lasting impact on global relations.
