Paris Peace Conference
When did the Conference take place and how long did it last?
January 1919 to January 1920 - one year
Where was the Treaty signed?
How much was Germany forced to pay as reparations for the war? How long did it take them to pay it off?
$33 Billion - 92 years!
Which nation was formed from the former lands of the Ottoman empire?
Turkey
Who were the "Big Four"?
Britain, France, U.S., and Italy
What clause forced Germany to take the blame?
The "War Guilt" clause
How many soldiers was Germany allowed to have in its army according to the Treaty?
100,000
Which nation did not join the League of Nations?
The United States!
Which nation agreed to enter the Peace Conference based on Wilson's plan?
Germany
What did the Allies want from Germany?
They wanted Germany to be punished harshly. Due to previous bad blood (France/Germany) and access to its colonies/territories.
What were two military consequences for Germany, apart from the size of their army, that resulted from the Treaty?
- No air force
- No more than 6 tanks
- No production of military vehicles
- Only specific factories allowed to make arms and munitions
What is the Armistice Carriage and why is it significant?
Many Germans bitter about the Armistice - Hitler brought it back when forcing France to sign Armistice during WWII
Woodrow Wilson presented which plan during the Peace Conference?
The 14 Points
Which nation was split into two because of post-war treaties?
Austria-Hungary
What was the demilitarized zone of Germany called?
The Rhineland
What was the German conspiracy theory about the 'real' end of WWI called?
The "Stab in the Back" myth
What was Wilson's 14th point?
Creation of the League of Nations
MacMillan and Keynes have opposing views on what outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
Its contribution to Hitler's rise and WWII
Which territory was returned to France according to the Treaty?
Alsace-Lorraine
The Peace Conference took place during which global pandemic?
Spanish Flu