Effects of the Treaty of Versailles

What was a major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• an era of peace and international good will in Germany
• a stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
• an increase in Germany's desire to regain its status as a world power
• a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations

What did the the major European victors want from the Treaty of Versailles?

• to help Germany rebuild its economy
• to punish Germany for its role in WWI
• to establish lasting world peace in the future
• to punish Russia for its role in WWI

What was a result of the harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?

• economic and political instability in Germany
• uprisings during the French Revolution
• the development of democracy in Italy
• the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

How did the Treaty of Versailles NOT punish Germany?

• Reduction of military 
• creation of the League of Nations
• redrawing of European boundaries
• War guilt clause

Which event is being described by these statements?
1.Laid responsibility for The First World War on Germany
2. Dictated that Germany would pay reparations and disarm its military
3. Resulted in substantial loss of territory for Germany
4. Helped set the stage for European conflict that would eventually result in World War II

• The Munich Pact
• The Treaty of Paris
• The North Atlantic Treat
• The Treaty of Versailles

According to the Treaty of Versailles, what country was expected to pay for the damages inWorld War I?

• Austria-Hungary
•  Russia
• Germany
• France

Following World War I

• Germany and Italy established long-lasting democratic republics during the decadefollowing World War I
• Europe soon plunged into an economic depression.
• The United States set about to rebuild Europe economically and establish strong military alliances.
• Germany was exempt from paying war damages to other European powers.

Prior to WWI, England had the world’s most powerful navy. In response to this show of strength, Germany built more powerful battleships. What is this an example of?

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

The European powers at the turn of the 20th century were very competitive in terms of their economies, imperial holdings and their militaries. What was this pride in their countries an example of?

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

Newly united countries, such as Germany and Italy, were anxious to establish colonies to gain wealth through acquiring natural resources and trade. What was this an example of?

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism