Treaty of Versailles Review

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

What nation had to drop out of the war because there was a communist revolution in their country?

• US
• France
• Britain
• Russia

What was President Wilson's proposed points called that he brought to Versailles?

• Fourteen Points
• Seven points
• Ten Points
• Two Points

What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on the borders of Europe?

• No impact, all borders remained the same.
• France gave land to Germany.
• The Soviet Union was given more land to keep them from invading the rest of Europe.
• All of the empires of Europe were split up, and many new countries were created.

Germany was punished for their part in WWI. In your opinion, the punishment was...

• Too Harsh

• Exactly Right

• Not Harsh Enough

What were the main objectives of the Treaty of Versailles? (Select all that apply)

• Reduce the size of Germany by taking away land and colonies

• Restore the national pride of all German citizens

• Force Germany to take responsibility for the war

• Require Germany to pay for the devastation and destruction of the war

• Reduce Germany's military force