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Evidence to say the Treaty of Versailles wasn't harsh enough?
I personally believe it was far to harsh, but as for evidence for the other side: - It didn't keep Germany from going against it - It didn't crack down on Bulgaria at all - Germany didn't lose much African territory - It didn't put a military occupation in Germany.
Describe one way Europe would have been different if after World War 1 Wilson's fourteen points had been adopted instead of the treaty of Versailles.?
The Treaty of Versailles caused Germany to lose land and colonies, and if the Fourteen Points had been adopted, Germany wouldn't have lost land and France and Britain would be smaller. The Treaty also caused a Second World War, and this could have been avoided if the Fourteen Points had been adopted, which would have meant differences in Europe, the Soviet Union, Japan, the U.S., and more.
What role did World War 1's Treaty of Versailles play in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party before World War 2?
The Treaty of Versailles was, viewed from an objective point of view, manifestly unfair on Germany. However it is coloured by the demands in territory & economic demands of Prussia (Germany) following their victory over the French in the 1870-71 war. Versailles made Germany poorer, created resentment and fostered a desire for revenge. The Great Depression added to this and it might be argued affected the poorest most. The breeding ground for Nationalism was established, along with a focus for all the ills of the world, and Hitler was able to find mass support for his rabble rousing invective. The Versailles Treaty with the benefits it may have had to other countries was so disproportioate towards Germany that its effects were so penalising that, for the German population as a whole, a feeling that they had nothing to lose was an appealing option. Hitler appealed greatly to this strand of thought. Although I am not saying that Versailles created the Depression, it didn't, it did not help.
What did France hope to achieve during the peace treaty negotiations at Versailles?
France was represented by its Prime Minister, Georges Clemenceau. He wanted to force Germany to pay France all she needs to repair the damage caused by the war; make the Germans admit to the world that they alone caused the war; take revenge on Germany for humiliating French in earlier wars and for the suffering she has caused in this one; and make Germany so weak that she will never dare to attack France again.
What did the treaty of Versailles say about Who was to blame for the war How much Germany had to pay in compensation?
After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles laid the blame for the war for must part all on Germany even though they weren't the first nation in Europe to declare war. The terms of the treaty stated as follows: They would lose the territory of Alsace-Lorraine to France They would lose the territory of Eupen and Malmedy to Belgium They would lose the territory of Northern Schleswig to Denmark They would lose the territory of Hultschin to Czechoslovakia They would lose the territory of West Prussia, Posen and Upper Silesia to Poland Saar, Danzig, Memel and all of its overseas colonies were placed under the control of the League of Nations but the people in the Saar, Danzig and Memel were allowed a vote in the future if they wanted to remain a part of Germany in the future. They had to give the territory they gained from the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk back to Russia. Some of the land taken from Germany was formed into new countries such as Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia and Poland's territory was increased. The German Army was reduced to 100,000 men and they were not allowed any tanks or aircraft, they were limited to 6 capital naval ships with no submarines. And the West Rhineland and 50km East of the Rhineland was marked a demilitarized zone but the Allies were to keep an army there for 15 years. Germany was not allowed to unite with Austria to improve the economy and they had to pay back reparations that of 6,600 million British Pounds which was well beyond Germany's capacity to pay.
What territories did Germany lose due to the Versailles Treaty?
Alsace and Lorraine
What territories did Germany lose due to the Versailles?
Alsace and Lorraine
What effect did the treaty of Versailles have on social condition in Germany?
Pretty much it made them look terrible and lose a lot of land. It humiliated them.
How Hitler formed his army?
Hitler "brainwashed" the children at a young age and convinced the people that Jews started the war and made Germany lose the war. He also used the Treaty of Versailles to his advantage. The Germans hated the Treaty of Versailles because they felt it to be unfair and they thought that the United Nations were trying to diktat them or force them into bankruptcy so they could take over Germany.
Did Germany lose colonies after World War 1?
No, the League of Nations took control of Germany's oversea colonies
What territories did Spain lose in the peace treaty?
This question would be clarified immensely if the particular peace treaty were specified.
How did Germany get so much power after World War 1?
Economically, they lost some power after WW1, but military-wise, they did not lose as much power as the Treaty of Versailles would have us think.
Which two territories did France have to surrender to Germany?
As a result of France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the peace treaty saw France lose territory. The treaty made France give up Alsace and part of Lorraine.
What were the problems in Germany between World War 1 and World War 2?
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to bear the entire costs of World War I. This crippled her economy-massive inflation meant that it was cheaper to burn money than firewood for cooking. France was relying on those war reparations to rebuild her economy-those reparations were worthless. In addition, the painful economic instability made Germany weak. The newly created Poland attacked Germany several times-being fought off by ad hoc militia units called Freikorps. Many of those would join the Nazis in a few years. Communists gained in strength as well-threatening many of the retired soldiers. Many problems existed throughout Germany post-WWI. The major source of problems was born out of the Treaty of Versailles. The Treaty of Versailles caused disillusionment throughout Germany. Many German's felt betrayed and outraged that their own government, the Weimar Republic would accept the oppressive conditions laid out in the Versailles Treaty. The Treaty, contained a war-guilt clause which basically held Germany solely responsible for the outbreak of WWI. Moreover, Germany had to pay war reparations which were astronomical and nearly impossible to pay. In addition to the reparations, Germany would lose Alsace-Lorraine and major territories in Western Germany, which contained major industrial and economic centers. The total cummulative loss of these territories compounded the economic problems within Germany.
Evidence to say the Treaty of Versailles wasn't harsh enough?
I personally believe it was far to harsh, but as for evidence for the other side: - It didn't keep Germany from going against it - It didn't crack down on Bulgaria at all - Germany didn't lose much African territory - It didn't put a military occupation in Germany.
Describe one way Europe would have been different if after World War 1 Wilson's fourteen points had been adopted instead of the treaty of Versailles.?
The Treaty of Versailles caused Germany to lose land and colonies, and if the Fourteen Points had been adopted, Germany wouldn't have lost land and France and Britain would be smaller. The Treaty also caused a Second World War, and this could have been avoided if the Fourteen Points had been adopted, which would have meant differences in Europe, the Soviet Union, Japan, the U.S., and more.
What role did World War 1's Treaty of Versailles play in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party before World War 2?
The Treaty of Versailles was, viewed from an objective point of view, manifestly unfair on Germany. However it is coloured by the demands in territory & economic demands of Prussia (Germany) following their victory over the French in the 1870-71 war. Versailles made Germany poorer, created resentment and fostered a desire for revenge. The Great Depression added to this and it might be argued affected the poorest most. The breeding ground for Nationalism was established, along with a focus for all the ills of the world, and Hitler was able to find mass support for his rabble rousing invective. The Versailles Treaty with the benefits it may have had to other countries was so disproportioate towards Germany that its effects were so penalising that, for the German population as a whole, a feeling that they had nothing to lose was an appealing option. Hitler appealed greatly to this strand of thought. Although I am not saying that Versailles created the Depression, it didn't, it did not help.
