Treaty of Versailles

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

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

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

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 too harshly

• Most Germans didn't really care