Versailles Conference and Peace Settlement - AP European History
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Which country was primarily blamed for World War I in the Treaty of Versailles?
Which country was primarily blamed for World War I in the Treaty of Versailles?
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Germany. War Guilt Clause held Germany solely responsible.
Germany. War Guilt Clause held Germany solely responsible.
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What was Wilson's plan for peace known as?
What was Wilson's plan for peace known as?
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Fourteen Points. Wilson's idealistic blueprint for post-war reconstruction.
Fourteen Points. Wilson's idealistic blueprint for post-war reconstruction.
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Which nation was allocated the Saar Basin for 15 years?
Which nation was allocated the Saar Basin for 15 years?
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France. Coal-rich region given as war compensation.
France. Coal-rich region given as war compensation.
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Who was the Italian leader at the Versailles Conference?
Who was the Italian leader at the Versailles Conference?
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Vittorio Orlando. Italy's Prime Minister during the peace negotiations.
Vittorio Orlando. Italy's Prime Minister during the peace negotiations.
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What was the primary criticism of the Treaty in Germany?
What was the primary criticism of the Treaty in Germany?
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Harsh reparations and territorial losses. Germans viewed terms as vindictive and humiliating diktat.
Harsh reparations and territorial losses. Germans viewed terms as vindictive and humiliating diktat.
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Which treaty dealt with Austria after WWI?
Which treaty dealt with Austria after WWI?
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Treaty of Saint-Germain. Reduced Austria to small German-speaking rump state.
Treaty of Saint-Germain. Reduced Austria to small German-speaking rump state.
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What was the major naval limitation imposed on Germany?
What was the major naval limitation imposed on Germany?
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Limit of 6 battleships, no submarines. Eliminated German naval threat through severe restrictions.
Limit of 6 battleships, no submarines. Eliminated German naval threat through severe restrictions.
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Which area was demilitarized as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which area was demilitarized as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Rhineland. Buffer zone occupied by Allies for 15 years.
Rhineland. Buffer zone occupied by Allies for 15 years.
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What was the main purpose of the Versailles Conference?
What was the main purpose of the Versailles Conference?
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To negotiate peace terms after World War I. Established post-war order after Central Powers' defeat.
To negotiate peace terms after World War I. Established post-war order after Central Powers' defeat.
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What was the 'War Guilt Clause' in the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the 'War Guilt Clause' in the Treaty of Versailles?
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Article 231. Forced Germany to accept full responsibility for war damages.
Article 231. Forced Germany to accept full responsibility for war damages.
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Identify the year the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
Identify the year the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
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- Signed June 28, exactly five years after archduke's assassination.
- Signed June 28, exactly five years after archduke's assassination.
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Which international organization was established by the Treaty of Versailles?
Which international organization was established by the Treaty of Versailles?
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League of Nations. International peacekeeping body proposed by Wilson's Fourteen Points.
League of Nations. International peacekeeping body proposed by Wilson's Fourteen Points.
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What were the 'Big Four' countries at the Versailles Conference?
What were the 'Big Four' countries at the Versailles Conference?
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United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy. Major Allied powers that dominated peace negotiations.
United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy. Major Allied powers that dominated peace negotiations.
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Which U.S. President played a significant role at the Versailles Conference?
Which U.S. President played a significant role at the Versailles Conference?
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Woodrow Wilson. Promoted his Fourteen Points plan for lasting peace.
Woodrow Wilson. Promoted his Fourteen Points plan for lasting peace.
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Which nation was not allowed to participate in the Versailles Conference?
Which nation was not allowed to participate in the Versailles Conference?
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Germany. Excluded as defeated power, forced to accept terms.
Germany. Excluded as defeated power, forced to accept terms.
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What was the primary economic penalty imposed on Germany by the Treaty?
What was the primary economic penalty imposed on Germany by the Treaty?
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Reparations. Massive financial compensation for war damages and costs.
Reparations. Massive financial compensation for war damages and costs.
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What territory was returned to France as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
What territory was returned to France as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Alsace-Lorraine. Rich industrial region lost to Germany in 1871.
Alsace-Lorraine. Rich industrial region lost to Germany in 1871.
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Which clause in the Treaty of Versailles limited German military forces?
Which clause in the Treaty of Versailles limited German military forces?
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Disarmament Clause. Restricted German army to 100,000 men, banned conscription.
Disarmament Clause. Restricted German army to 100,000 men, banned conscription.
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Which empire was dismantled as a result of the peace settlement?
Which empire was dismantled as a result of the peace settlement?
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Austro-Hungarian Empire. Multiethnic empire divided into new successor states.
Austro-Hungarian Empire. Multiethnic empire divided into new successor states.
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What was the main territorial change in Eastern Europe after the Treaty?
What was the main territorial change in Eastern Europe after the Treaty?
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Creation of new states like Poland and Czechoslovakia. Applied self-determination principle to former Habsburg territories.
Creation of new states like Poland and Czechoslovakia. Applied self-determination principle to former Habsburg territories.
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Identify the treaty that addressed the Ottoman Empire post-WWI.
Identify the treaty that addressed the Ottoman Empire post-WWI.
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Treaty of Sèvres. Dismantled Ottoman Empire, later replaced by Treaty of Lausanne.
Treaty of Sèvres. Dismantled Ottoman Empire, later replaced by Treaty of Lausanne.
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What was the main goal of the League of Nations?
What was the main goal of the League of Nations?
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To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts. Collective security through international cooperation and diplomacy.
To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts. Collective security through international cooperation and diplomacy.
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Which treaty officially ended WWI with Germany?
Which treaty officially ended WWI with Germany?
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Treaty of Versailles. Main peace settlement between Allies and Germany.
Treaty of Versailles. Main peace settlement between Allies and Germany.
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Identify the policy aimed at preventing future wars included in the Treaty.
Identify the policy aimed at preventing future wars included in the Treaty.
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Collective security. League members pledged mutual defense against aggression.
Collective security. League members pledged mutual defense against aggression.
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Which territories were mandated to other powers under the League of Nations?
Which territories were mandated to other powers under the League of Nations?
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Former German and Ottoman territories. Administered by Allied powers under League supervision.
Former German and Ottoman territories. Administered by Allied powers under League supervision.
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Who was the British Prime Minister at the Versailles Conference?
Who was the British Prime Minister at the Versailles Conference?
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David Lloyd George. Britain's moderate voice between Wilson's idealism and French revenge.
David Lloyd George. Britain's moderate voice between Wilson's idealism and French revenge.
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Who was the French Premier at the Versailles Conference?
Who was the French Premier at the Versailles Conference?
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Georges Clemenceau. Demanded harsh terms to ensure German weakness.
Georges Clemenceau. Demanded harsh terms to ensure German weakness.
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What was Italy's primary goal at the Versailles Conference?
What was Italy's primary goal at the Versailles Conference?
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Territorial expansion. Sought territorial gains promised in secret wartime treaties.
Territorial expansion. Sought territorial gains promised in secret wartime treaties.
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What was the impact of the Treaty on the German economy?
What was the impact of the Treaty on the German economy?
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Severe economic hardship. Reparations burden crippled German finances and currency.
Severe economic hardship. Reparations burden crippled German finances and currency.
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What was a major consequence of the Treaty for Eastern Europe?
What was a major consequence of the Treaty for Eastern Europe?
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Redrawing of national borders. Self-determination created new nation-states from empires.
Redrawing of national borders. Self-determination created new nation-states from empires.
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