Treaty of Versailles and Its Consequences

The video discusses the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, focusing on the roles and motivations of the big three: Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, and Clemenceau. It covers Wilson's 14 points, Lloyd George's focus on maintaining Britain's power, and Clemenceau's desire to punish Germany. The Treaty of Versailles' clauses and its consequences, including the rise of Hitler and Mussolini, are also explored.

What was the main focus of the Paris Peace Conference held in 1919?

• To divide Europe into new territories

• To celebrate the end of World War One

• To establish a new order after World War One

• To start World War Two

Who were the Big Three at the Paris Peace Conference?

• Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Harry Truman

• Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Emperor Hirohito

• David Lloyd George, George Clemenceau, Woodrow Wilson

• Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was one of Woodrow Wilson's key proposals at the Paris Peace Conference?

• The annexation of Austria by Germany

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The creation of the United Nations

• The division of Germany into two parts

What was a primary concern for David Lloyd George during the negotiations?

• To form an alliance with Germany

• To expand the British Empire

• To punish France for its role in the war

• To maintain Britain's naval dominance

What nickname was given to George Clemenceau, reflecting his approach to the peace negotiations?

• The Bear

• The Tiger

• The Eagle

• The Lion

Which clause of the Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for the war?

• The Territorial Clause

• The Demilitarization Clause

• The War Guilt Clause

• The Reparations Clause

What was one of the economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

• Germany's economy flourished

• Germany became a leading global power

• Germany's economy was severely weakened

• Germany gained new territories

Which country was particularly dissatisfied with the outcomes of the Treaty of Versailles, contributing to the rise of Mussolini?

• Russia

• United States

• Italy

• France

What was forbidden between Germany and Austria as per the Treaty of Versailles?

• A cultural exchange

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

• A political union

Which territories did Germany lose to France as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Hesse and Thuringia

• Prussia and Silesia

• Bavaria and Saxony

• Alsace and Lorraine