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Q: What was the effect of the Diktat on the German delegation?

The German Delegation though that there would be some negotiation, especially considering Woodrow Wilson's '14 points' . However , they were i nstead humiliated, and although they were given the choice of 'accepting' in reality they had no alternative.

Q: What was the effect of the US proposal of Peace Terms on Germany?

Germany signed the armistice based on Wilson's 'Fourteen Points', however the Treaty of Versailles made it appear that they had unconditionally surrendered and it seemed as if some parts of the the 14 Points were not honoured.

Q: What was the reaction of the German people to the cause of reducing the German military in the Treaty of Versailles? And by how much was the German military reduced?

Germany was humiliated by having to accept a smaller army , as they had traditionally had a strong military tradition; and shown pride in building naval power. Now they could only have: 1 00,000 strong army Only 6 battleships in her navy Submarines were banned Airforce was not allowed Furthermore, Germany maintained that she was f orced into war by a Franco-Russo threat and without an Army she would be unable to protect herself.

Q: What was the effect of the demand, and Germany compliance, of the abdication of the Kaiser whilst simultaneously putting the 'War Guilt Clause' in the Treaty?

The G erman Leaders (Friedrich Ebert) who s igned the Treaty of Versailles, were not those who started the war. However , they were still blamed for war without any consideration for the German changes in government actually demanded by the allies. This meant that the Treaty seemed deeply unfair to the German people

Q: What was the effect of Germany losing all overseas Colonies?

Germany felt inferior to other European powers , whose, in the cause of Britain and France, empires actually grew after the war.

Q: What was the main effect for Germany of its other European territorial losses in the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany lost: Alsace- Lorraine -> France E upen, Malmedy and Moresnet -> Belgium North Schleswig -> Denmark Mernel -> Lithuania The m ain consequences of this was the economic loss this meant for Germany. For example, although Germany had only 'owned' Alsace-Lorraine since the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, it was an a rea rich in natural resources, particularly coal, which was a bad loss for Germany.

Q: What was the consequence for Germany of losing the Saarland?

the Consequence was mainly economic: the Saarland would be run by the League of Nations and it's coal would go to France for the next 15 years, when a plebiscite would be taken.

Q: What was the German feeling about the demilitarisation of the Rhineland?

Germany felt it was humiliating that they should have a demilitarised land within Germany, especially since this was a ' heartland' area to the German nation.

Q: What was the consequence and reaction of the German people of the reparation payments?

The Germans felt that it was unfair for them to have have to accept completely the blame for the First World War. F urthermore, t hey were not consulted over the £6,600 million reparations which many felt made German economic recovery impossible. In addition, it seemed that payments would stretch for years and c onstantly be a symbol of German humiliation and defeat.

Q: What was the effect of banning a union with Austria?

This made Germans angry because it felt like the allies were going back on their promises, particularly that of 'Self Determination' in Wilson's 14 Points. They saw it as the allies as not allowing Germans to join other Germans.

10 important questions on The Treaty of Versailles - Aims - Effect of each term in the Treaty of Versailles

What was the effect of the Diktat on the German delegation?

The German Delegation though that there would be some negotiation, especially considering Woodrow Wilson's '14 points'. However, they were instead humiliated, and although they were given the choice of 'accepting' in reality they had no alternative.

What was the effect of the US proposal of Peace Terms on Germany?

Germany signed the armistice based on Wilson's 'Fourteen Points', however the Treaty of Versailles made it appear that they had unconditionally surrendered and it seemed as if some parts of the the 14 Points were not honoured.

What was the reaction of the German people to the cause of reducing the German military in the Treaty of Versailles? And by how much was the German military reduced?

Germany was humiliated by having to accept a smaller army, as they had traditionally had a strong military tradition; and shown pride in building naval power. Now they could only have:

100,000 strong army
Only 6 battleships in her navy
Submarines were banned
Airforce was not allowed

Furthermore, Germany maintained that she was forced into war by a Franco-Russo threat and without an Army she would be unable to protect herself.

What was the effect of the demand, and Germany compliance, of the abdication of the Kaiser whilst simultaneously putting the 'War Guilt Clause' in the Treaty?

The German Leaders (Friedrich Ebert) who signed the Treaty of Versailles, were not those who started the war. However, they were still blamed for war without any consideration for the German changes in government actually demanded by the allies. This meant that the Treaty seemed deeply unfair to the German people

What was the effect of Germany losing all overseas Colonies?

Germany felt inferior to other European powers, whose, in the cause of Britain and France, empires actually grew after the war.

What was the main effect for Germany of its other European territorial losses in the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany lost:

Alsace- Lorraine -> France
Eupen, Malmedy and Moresnet -> Belgium
North Schleswig -> Denmark
Mernel -> Lithuania

The main consequences of this was the economic loss this meant for Germany. For example, although Germany had only 'owned' Alsace-Lorraine since the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, it was an area rich in natural resources, particularly coal, which was a bad loss for Germany.

What was the consequence for Germany of losing the Saarland?

the Consequence was mainly economic: the Saarland would be run by the League of Nations and it's coal would go to France for the next 15 years, when a plebiscite would be taken.

What was the German feeling about the demilitarisation of the Rhineland?

Germany felt it was humiliating that they should have a demilitarised land within Germany, especially since this was a 'heartland' area to the German nation.

What was the consequence and reaction of the German people of the reparation payments?

The Germans felt that it was unfair for them to have have to accept completely the blame for the First World War. Furthermore, they were not consulted over the £6,600 million reparations which many felt made German economic recovery impossible. In addition, it seemed that payments would stretch for years and constantly be a symbol of German humiliation and defeat.

What was the effect of banning a union with Austria?

This made Germans angry because it felt like the allies were going back on their promises, particularly that of 'Self Determination' in Wilson's 14 Points. They saw it as the allies as not allowing Germans to join other Germans.

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What was the German feeling about the demilitarisation of the Rhineland?

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What was the effect of banning a union with Austria?

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