Practice M19 L4: A Flawed Peace

Where did the Allies meet to discuss the treaty to end WWI?

• Paris

• London

• Berlin

Answer explanation

The Allies met in Paris to negotiate the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended World War I. This location was chosen for its significance and the presence of key leaders from the Allied nations.

The treaty that ended WWI is called:

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Westminster

• The Treaty of the Bund

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Versailles is the agreement that officially ended World War I in 1919, imposing various terms on Germany and reshaping Europe. The other options listed are not related to the conclusion of WWI.

The treaty that ended WWI on the Western Front punished which country the most?

• Germany

• The Ottoman Empire

• Austria-Hungary

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Versailles, which ended WWI, imposed severe reparations and territorial losses on Germany, making it the country that was punished the most compared to the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary.

How much was Germany ordered to pay at the end of WWI?

• $33 Billion

• $250 Million

• $338 Billion

Answer explanation

At the end of WWI, the Treaty of Versailles imposed reparations on Germany amounting to $33 billion. This figure was intended to cover damages caused during the war.

Germany was ordered to have no more than _______ soldiers in its military.

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 2 million

Answer explanation

Germany was limited to a military of no more than 100,000 soldiers as part of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I, making this the correct answer.

Multilateral Disarmament called for...

• All nations to decrease the size of their militaries

• Free navigation of the seas

• No secret treaties

Answer explanation

Multilateral Disarmament aimed for all nations to decrease the size of their militaries, promoting peace and reducing the potential for conflict. This choice directly aligns with the goals of disarmament.

Who was the French leader at the Paris Peace Conference?

• Georges Clemenceau

• Woodrow WIlson

• Vittorio Orlando

Answer explanation

Georges Clemenceau was the Prime Minister of France and played a crucial role at the Paris Peace Conference, advocating for strong measures against Germany after World War I. He is often referred to as 'The Tiger' for his tenacity.

The Treaty of Sevres ended the war with...

• The Ottoman Empire

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Sevres, signed in 1920, officially ended hostilities between the Allied Powers and the Ottoman Empire, leading to significant territorial losses for the Ottomans, unlike treaties with Germany or Austria-Hungary.

The Treaty of Sevres...

• Abolished the Ottoman Empire

• Loaned the Ottoman Empire $250 million to rebuild

• Gave the Allies complete control of the Suez Canal

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Sevres, signed in 1920, effectively abolished the Ottoman Empire by partitioning its territories and establishing new nations, marking the end of centuries of Ottoman rule.

Article 231 was also known as ____________, and it....

• the War Guilt Clause; forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war

• the Responsibility Clause; forced Bulgaria to accept full responsibility for the war

• the Heavy Penalty Clause; forced the Ottoman Empire to accept full responsibility for the war

Answer explanation

Article 231 is known as the War Guilt Clause, which mandated that Germany accept full responsibility for World War I, leading to significant reparations and political consequences for the country.