Treaty of Versailles Quiz

Which of the following was a restriction placed on Germany’s military by the Treaty of Versailles?

• The army was limited to 100,000 soldiers.

• Germany could have an unlimited navy.

• Germany could build tanks and submarines.

• The air force was expanded.

World War I ended in

(a)  

• 1918
• 1914

• 1920

• 1939

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect German national pride?

• It increased German pride

• It had no effect on German pride

• It damaged German pride due to humiliation and loss of territory

• It made Germans feel victorious

What was a political consequence in Germany after the Treaty of Versailles?

• Complete political stability

• Political unrest and protests

• Decrease in political groups

• Increase in monarchy power

What did many Germans believe about the Treaty of Versailles?

• It was fair and just

• It was too lenient

• It was unfair and too harsh

• It had no impact

What did Adolf Hitler oppose in his speech on April 17, 1923?

• The rise of democracy

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The unification of Germany

• The monarchy

What were the three demands formulated by Hitler’s movement in response to the Treaty?

• Setting aside the Peace Treaty, unification of all Germans, land and soil to feed the nation

• Economic reform, military expansion, and new leadership

• Peace with France, alliance with Britain, and disarmament

• Increase in taxes, reduction in territory, and new elections

Why did many Germans lose faith in democracy after the Treaty of Versailles?

• Because democracy was new to Germany

• Because the treaty caused anger and suffering

• Because democracy was never tried in Germany

• Because the monarchy was restored

What did the war guilt clause in the Treaty of Versailles do?

• Blamed France for the war

• Blamed Germany for the war

• Blamed Britain for the war

• Blamed Russia for the war

​ (a)   was one reason for the economic collapse in Germany after the Treaty of Versailles.

• Increase in gold reserves

• Decrease in population

• Discovery of oil

• Reparation payments