THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES 28 June 1919
DIKTAT
GARGLE DIKTAT
GARGLE DIKTAT 5 minutes to work out what GARGLE stands for, giving as much detail as possible.
GARGLE
GuiltARGLE
GuiltGuilt The treaty made it clear that Germany were guilty for starting the war.
GuiltGuilt What was war guilt used to justify?
GuiltArmsRGLE
ArmsArms.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars.
ArmsArms No German airforce.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars. No German airforce. Army limited to 100,000 men.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars. No German airforce. Army limited to 100,000 men. Navy limited to six battleships.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars. No German airforce. Army limited to 100,000 men. Navy limited to six battleships. No German submarines.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars. No German airforce. Army limited to 100,000 men. Navy limited to six battleships. No German submarines. Conscription forbidden.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars. No German airforce. Army limited to 100,000 men. Navy limited to six battleships. No German submarines. Conscription forbidden. Demilitarise the Rhineland.
ArmsArms No tanks or armoured cars. No German airforce. Army limited to 100,000 men. Navy limited to six battleships. No German submarines. Conscription forbidden. Demilitarise the Rhineland. Who out of the Big Three would be happy with these conditions and why?
GuiltArmsReparationsGLE
ReparationsReparations
ReparationsReparations £6,600 million
ReparationsReparations
ReparationsReparations $200 billion dollars
ReparationsReparations £6,600 million $200 billion dollars
ReparationsReparations £6,600 million $200 billion dollars $120 billion dollars
ReparationsReparations £6,600 million $200 billion dollars $120 billion dollars
ReparationsReparations £6,600 million $200 billion dollars $120 billion dollars $22 billion dollars
GuiltArmsReparations German territory LE
German Territory - Colonies
Mine! Mine!
Mine! Mine! No way!
German Territory - The Colonies The Compromise Colonies were divided up among winning powers, but they all agreed to look after these territories on behalf of the League of Nations. These lands were known as ‘mandates’ of the League of Nations.
German Territory - The Colonies The Compromise Colonies were divided up among winning powers, but they all agreed to look after these territories on behalf of the League of Nations. These lands were known as ‘mandates’ of the League of Nations. THE BIG THREE: WHO’S HAPPY??
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia.
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia.
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania Estonia
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania Estonia Latvia
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania Estonia Latvia Poland
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania Estonia Latvia Poland Who was happy about this?
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania Estonia Latvia Poland Who was happy about this?
German Territory - Northern Europe New states were set up in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Lithuania Estonia Latvia Poland Who was happy about this? Hooray! This is the self- determination I want! Also, it provides Poland with access to the sea!
Who was happy about this? Polish corridor
Who was happy about this? Polish corridor
Who was happy about this? Polish corridor Yes! A strong Poland will hopefully prevent Germany from ever becoming strong again!
German Territory - Danzig The Compromise
Alsace Lorraine & Rhineland
Finally! Something they all agree on. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
Alsace Lorraine & Rhineland Finally! Something they all agree on. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
Alsace Lorraine & Rhineland Finally! Something they all agree on. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
Alsace Lorraine & Rhineland Finally! Something they all agree on. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
Alsace Lorraine & Rhineland Finally! Something they all agree on. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
Alsace Lorraine & Rhineland Finally! Something they all agree on. Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
SaarlandSaarland
SaarlandSaarland Clemenceau was very keen to have the coal-rich district, but Lloyd George and Woodrow disagreed. The compromise: Ran by the League of Nations and France would look after the coal-mines for the next 15 years.
German Territory - other lands lost... Lost small districts of Eupen, Moresnet and Malmedy to Belgium. Lost North Schleswig to Denmark in a vote made by the people.
GuiltArmsReparations German territory LEague of Nations
A League of Nations was set up to keep world peace. A League of Nations was set up to keep world peace. League of NationsLeague of Nations In fact, the first 26 clauses of the treaty dealt with the League's organisation. In fact, the first 26 clauses of the treaty dealt with the League's organisation. League of Nations
So what do you think the big three thought of the Treaty of Versailles?
Lloyd George Gained: - Some German colonies. - Destroyed German navy. Verdict: - Came home to a hero’s welcome. - “We shall have to fight another war in 25 years.
Lloyd George Gained: - Some German colonies. - Destroyed German navy. Verdict: - Came home to a hero’s welcome. - “We shall have to fight another war in 25 years. ClemenceauGained: - Alsace Lorraine. - German colonies. - Crippling reparation payments. - Tiny German army. Verdict: - Unhappy that Rhineland was not independent. - Believed that the League of Nations would protect France.
Lloyd George Gained: - Some German colonies. - Destroyed German navy. Verdict: - Came home to a hero’s welcome. - “We shall have to fight another war in 25 years. ClemenceauGained: - Alsace Lorraine. - German colonies. - Crippling reparation payments. - Tiny German army. Verdict: - Unhappy that Rhineland was not independent. - Believed that the League of Nations would protect France. WilsonGained: - League of Nations was set up. - Created new nations. Verdict: - Far too harsh. - Many Americans did not want to get involved with Europe : the American Senate refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles or to join the League of Nations.
Why did Wilson accept the terms of the treaty?
Exam Relevance Why did all the victors not get everything they wanted?