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Name the two alliances that existed before WW1.
Allies / Triple Entente and Central Powers / Triple Alliance
Name the country that suffered the most from WW1 and the two ways they suffered.
France. Lot of deaths and devastation to large parts of industrial regions
Name the country that benefitted from WW1 and explain why they did not suffer as much.
USA. They emerged from the war richer because they benefitted from the sale of weapons during war. They also joined the war later in 1917.
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and which countries were involved? What were the consequences of the Treaty?
A treaty that Germany forced Russia to sign when Russia wanted to exit WW1. Russia had to give up land, population and pay reparations.
Compare the geographical location of Britain, France and USA to Germany. Which country is the furthest from Germany? How does the distance affect how they feel about Germany?
USA. not as scared / worried about Germany’s abilities
Compare the geographical location of Britain, France and USA to Germany. Which country is the nearest to Germany? How does the proximity affect how they feel about Germany?
France. Scared / worried that Germany will attack again
Who is Woodrow Wilson and what did he want for his country at the Paris Peace Conference?
President of USA. Wanted to prevent another world war and build a more peaceful world, and self-determination
Who is David Lloyd George and what did he want for his country at the Paris Peace Conference?
Prime Minister of Britain. Wanted to rebuild British economy and strengthen Britain’s security against Russia (likely to turn Communist at that time)
Who is Georges Clemenceau and what did he want for his country at the Paris Peace Conference?
Prime Minister of France. Compensation for the damage caused by WW1 & harsh punishment for Germany so that France’s security would not be threatened again
Name at least two of the terms in the Treaty of Versailles and describe them in detail. A bonus of 5 points will be awarded for each additional term you can remember.
War Guilt Clause (total blame), Reparations (6.6b pounds), Territorial Changes (10% of land, 12.5% of population), Armed forces (reduced, no conscription), LON
Describe how the Germans felt about the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. A bonus of 5 points will be awarded for additional descriptions.
Unfair, major blow to their German pride and economy, insulted
Describe one impact of the TOV on Germany. A bonus of 5 points will be awarded for additional descriptions.
Resentment and bitterness, political and economic crisis, invasion of Ruhr, hyperinflation, political instability, exploitation by Hitler’s Nazi Party
