Treaty of Versailles

Where is Versailles?

• France
• The United States
• Germany
• The Soviet Uniont

Which of these nations was on the WINNING side of World War I?

• France
• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• The Ottoman Empire

Which of these nations was on the LOSING side of World War I?

• The United States
• The United Kingdom
• Germany
• Italy

Which nation wanted to punish the Germans the most?

• France
• The United Kingdom
• The United States
• Italy

What was the "War Guilt Clause" in the treaty?

• Germany had to accept responsibility for starting the war
• German leaders would go to jail for their actions during the war
• Germany had to pay the United States and Russia
• France gave Germany money to reduce its military strength

What are reparations?

• Payments Germany was forced to pay
• Repairs and improvements made to Germany
• Money that France would donate to Germany to help rebuild
• Payments that Russia would give to the Ottoman Empire

What nation was Germany specifically forbidden to unite with?

• Austria
• France
• Italy
• Russia

True or false?  Germany had to get rid of its air force, submarines, and large battleships due to the Treaty of Versailles.

• True
• False

How did the German people react to the Treaty of Versailles?

• They were ok with it because they realized that they lost the war
• They loved it because it was so favorable to them
• They hated it because it treated them severely
• Most Germans didn't really care

Which of the following did NOT happen because of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany gave up territory in Europe
• Germany gave up overseas colonies
• The Russian government became Communist
• The German military strength was significantly reduced