How was the signing of the Treaty of Versailles designed to humiliate the Germans?
1. It was signed at Versailles, were the Germans had humiliated the French in 1870.
2. Two German delegates were summoned and told to sign the treaty under threat of war.
3. There was to be no discussion
What territorial changes did the Treaty of Versailles make to Germany?
1. Huge amounts of Germany was given to smaller countries:
a) Danzig to Poland
b) The Polish corridor - splitting Germany and East Prussia.
c) Eupen and Malmady were given to Belgium
Apart from the land given to smaller countries, what territorial changes did the Treaty of Versailles make to Germany?
1. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
2. The League of Nations would control the Saar but the coalfields would belong to France for 15 years
3. German lost its colonies to France and Britain.
What impact did the territorial changes to Germany mean for the future of Germany?
1. Germany would be weak.
2. Germany lost :
a) 10%of its land
b) 16% of its coalfields
c) 12.5 % of its population
d) 50% of its iron and steel industry.
How did the military restrictions placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles effect the army, navy and air force?
1. The German army was to be limited to 100,000.
2. Conscription was banned.
Germany was not allowed:Tanks, submarines or military aircraft.
3. It could keep only 6 battleships.
How did the military restrictions placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles effect how this army could be used?
1. The Rhineland was demilitarized.
2. No German soldier was allowed on the west bank of the Rhine and within 42 kilometres of the east bank of the Rhine.
3. The Allies could keep an army of occupation on the west bank of the Rhine for 15 years.
How did the Treaty of Versailles propose that Germany paid for the damage of World War I?
1. Germany had to accept 'War Guilt' - this meant they had to accept they started the war.
2. This also meant had to pay huge reparations of 6,600 gold marks for the damage caused.
3. It was projected it would take 42 years to pay.
What else did the Treaty of Versailles propose?
1. The setting up of the League of Nations.
2. the League would guarantee the Treaty of Versailles was carried out.