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History - Treaty of Versailles
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- 1Treaty of Versailles (Background information)- It was signed on 28th June 1919.
-It was controlled by the 'Big Three': Georges Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (Great Britain) and Woodrow Wilson (USA).
-It was to decide what to do with Germany as they were a big threat to them at the moment and was too strong. - 2Georges Clemenceau - France-As most of the battles were taken place in France, 3/4 of the people's home were destroyed. Farming lands were damaged, there were still unexploded shells.
-He blamed Germany for everything, including the cause of the war.
-He wanted Alsace-Lorraine back
-He wanted to take away lands and money out of Germany to weaken them.
-2/3 of men who served were killed/injured. - 3David Lloyd George - Great Britain-They lost nearly a million soldiers but not serious damage at homes. They were heavily in debt.
-He wanted to weaken their power by taking away their navy and its colonies.
-However, he did not want to punish Germany to harshly as he wanted to trade with Germany therefore needed Germany to recover abit. - 4Woodrow Wilson - USA-Not seriously damaged as they were joined later.
-He wanted a safer world for democracy, 'lasting-peace' and self-determination.
-Made up 14 points for Germany to follow however not all were followed through. (look at notes for 14 points) - 5Final decisions for Germany-had to pay 6.6 billion pounds
-War Guilt - Clause 231 (had to accept that they started the war)
-Germany lost 10% of their land, this included 12.5% of their population, 16% of their coalfield and half of their steel and Iron industries.
-Alsace-Lorraine was given back to France
-not allowed to join League of Nation - 6Final Decisions for Germany (2)-Upper Silesia was given to Poland
-Saar coalfield was given to France for 15 years
-Germany was forbidden to unite with Austria (Anschluss).
-No tanks, aircraft, submarine, conscription
-only 6 battleships
-only 100,000 men for soldiers
-Rhineland had to be demilitarised - 7It was justifiable/fair-Lands go back to original owners (e.g Alsace-Lorraine)
-Many wanted harsher punishments
-Germany was caused the most trouble. - 8It was unjustifiable/unfair-Too small army for such a big country (no sense of protectiveness, could feel threatened)
-The loss of their industries and lands affected them a lot economically
-Not enough soldiers for defence - 9Paris Peace Conference-It lasted for 12 months
-Germany was handled by the Big Three
-The Big Three were supported by diplomats and expert advisers, but the Big Three often ignored their advice.
-32 nations were supposed to be represented, but no one from the defeated countries was invited.
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