Peace Talks
What were the two sides in war?
Triple Entente and Triple Alliance
Germany had to accept blame for the war.
War Guilt Clause
Post-war Germany's government
Democratic
What are reparations?
Payments as compensation for war.
Why did leaders meet in Paris after the war ended?
To decide the fates of defeated countries
Name one territorial loss for Germany because of the treaty.
i.e. Alsace-Lorraine
German leaders who signed the Treaty
November Criminals
Who were the Spartacists?
Left-wing extremist group that wanted to overthrow govt. and set up a Germany led by workers' councils or soviets
Name the Big Three
Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, David Lloyd George
What limits were placed on Germany’s army?
i.e. No air force
How did the treaty affect Germany’s pride?
Loss of military (Germany's national pride) so loss of identity and national unity
What happened when France took over Ruhr?
Govt. issued a strike. French troops expelled 100000+ people from the region and killed nearly 100+ more. all of which led to ⋆. 𐙚 ˚hYpErInFlAtIoN
Which leader wanted fairness and justice- why?
Woodrow Wilson; he believed that a fair treaty was crucial to maintaining peace in Europe and avoiding another war in the future
Why do you think allies wanted Germany to pay reparations?
They wanted compensation for the death and destruction caused by war; required money to pay debts and restart the economy/nation
What happened to Germany's Empire?
All overseas colonies administered by the LoN (Britain & France) and empire in Europe granted independence
What was hyperinflation?
Rise in prices and money becoming worthless, leading to an economic crisis due to lake of goods for trade.
If you were a leader post WW1, what would you do- be fair, or be harsh? Explain
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Do you think the treaty was more about justice or revenge?
Revenge- Germany had to accept blame; had to pay 6.6 billion pounds; lost military; lost territory; weren't consulted; weren't admitted to LoN
Which was worse for Germany: losing money, land, or pride?
Money- Crumbling nation
Land- No allies, protection
Pride- National sentiment disrupted; internal chaos ensued
What was fascism? Give 2 examples.
Strict form of government where a dictator holds total power, prioritizing the state's strength over individual freedom. Hitler (Germany) and Mussolini (Italy) are both examples of fascist leaders