a. What restrictions were placed on Germany’s armed forces by the treaty of Versailles? (4 marks) -Conscription banned -Not allowed an air force or submarines -Only allowed 6 battleships -Only allowed 100‚000 men in the army b. Explain why Clemenceau wanted to treat Germany so harshly (6 marks) -During the First World War‚ two thirds of men in the French army had been killed or injured. Not only this but their industry‚ land and population were all in decline while Germany’s was increasing
Premium Treaty of Versailles Germany World War II
In my opinion‚ the treaties of Versailles couldn’t be justified at the time in a large extent. The treaties led Germany and her allies a very harsh punishment and suffered a lot at the time. The War Guilt Clause made them had to accept the total responsibility which was unfair because the Allies also caused the war happened. The ￡6.6 billion reparation from Germany was unacceptable for German at the time and led to the hyperinflation in 1923 and other economic problems. They had to pay reparations
Free World War I Treaty of Versailles World War II
President Wilson joined delegates of Italy‚ France‚ England‚ and Japan in the Palace of Versailles to negotiate peace. When the conference was adjourned‚ the Treaty of Versailles had been created. However‚ the treaty was killed by Congress. It was not the strength of the opposing forces’ argument‚ but rather the incompetence‚ rigidity‚ and obstinacy of President Wilson that lead to the Senate defeat of the Treaty of Versailles. Wilson’s first mistake was in October 1918 when he asked the American people
Premium Woodrow Wilson Treaty of Versailles League of Nations
Great Debates in American History GREAT DEBATE (1919-1920): Versailles Treaty and League of Nations. Should the United States ratify the Versailles Treaty and join the League of nations? Yes. It was long overdue that America break out of its isolationist shell and get involved in world affairs. Ratifying the Treaty of Versailles in the first place could have aided in preventing WWII from occurring and joining the League of Nations would have created an extra safety measure and an easy way for the
Premium World War II World War I United States
Anthony Wood ‚ Europe 1815-1960 (1986) The fundamental significance of Versailles was emotional rather than rational. Allied statesmen‚ urged on by the pressure of public opinion‚ have made peace in spirit of revenge and not to guarantee national security. Lentin‚ Guilt At Versailles (1984) The Treaty of Versailles should have made the victors either to conciliate the enemy or destroy them. The Treaty of Versailles did neither. It did not pacify Germany‚ still less permanently weaken her‚ appearances
Premium Allies Treaty of Versailles Nazi Germany
The end of World War I was finalized by the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28‚ 1919. It was signed by Great Britain‚ France‚ Italy‚ and Japan but not the United States‚ as the U.S. drafted its own treaty with Germany in 1921. Many historians argue that the Treaty of Versailles was the major cause of World War II which occurred twenty years later. On the Treaty’s most superficial level‚ the extreme punishment and fines that were levied by the Allied Powers on the Germans were causes
Premium World War II World War I Treaty of Versailles
The historian Sally Marks uses her article “Smoke and Mirrors: In the Smoke-Filled Rooms in the Galerie des Glaces” to argue that the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were moderate and only appear severe because they are clouded with ambiguity. In her article‚ Marks discusses how the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were not as harsh on Germany as most historians believe. The politicians representing the Allies were under tremendous pressure to please the public who expected Germany to pay for
Premium Treaty of Versailles World War II Germany
Treaty of Versailles DBQ While Woodrow “Woody” Wilson was president of the United States‚ he managed to accomplish some unthinkable feats‚ such as fighting for the passage of the 19th Amendment (chartering women’s suffrage) and establishing order in the entropic territories such as Haiti and the Dominican Republic by dispatching US Marines in these places. However‚ due to weak judgement and intuition‚ as well as inexperience‚ “Woody‚” made a feeble‚ manipulatable diplomat. During the Paris Peace
Premium Treaty of Versailles United States Senate Woodrow Wilson
The Treaty of Versailles played a big role in the onset of World War II that helped end conflict during the War in the United States in 1919. The Treaty was signed on June 28‚ 1919 after the War‚ in hopes of resolving the tensions created by World War I. Drafted and created by “the big three”‚ (David Lloyd George‚ George Clemenceau and Woodrow Wilson)‚ this treaty served as one of the most acknowledged peace treaties to resolve the end of World War I and end the feud between Germany and the other
Premium World War I Treaty of Versailles World War II
The Causes Of WW2 Abolish the treaty of Versailles * Hitler believed that treaty was unfair. He called the German leaders who signed it the “November Criminals” * Hitler promised that if he became the leader of Germany that he would reverse it. * By the time Hitler came into power Germany did not have to pay any reparations. Expand German Territory * The treaty had taken away territory from Germany. Hitler wanted this back and to unite with Austria. * He also wanted German
Premium World War II World War I Adolf Hitler