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Treaty Terms — Key Statistics

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This key facts covers Treaty Terms — Key Statistics within Treaty of Versailles for GCSE History. Revise Treaty of Versailles in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 4 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 4 of 14

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8 questions

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📊 Treaty Terms — Key Statistics

CategorySpecific Terms
Territory LostAlsace-Lorraine → France | Eupen-Malmedy → Belgium | North Schleswig → Denmark | West Prussia & Posen → Poland (Polish Corridor) | Saar → League control (15 years) | All colonies → "mandates"
Military LimitsArmy: max 100,000 (no conscription) | Navy: 6 battleships, no submarines | Air Force: NONE | Rhineland: demilitarised
Reparations£6.6 billion (set 1921) | Payments until 1984 | Led to hyperinflation crisis (1923)
War GuiltArticle 231: Germany accepts SOLE blame | Justified all other punishments | Most hated term
OtherAnschluss forbidden (no union with Austria) | Germany NOT allowed in League of Nations initially

🔥 German Reactions — "Diktat!"

Germans were furious. They called the treaty a "Diktat" (dictated peace) because:

  • Not invited to negotiations — just told to sign or face invasion
  • "Stab in the back" myth — many believed Germany hadn't lost militarily, just been betrayed by politicians (the "November Criminals" who signed the Armistice)
  • War Guilt was humiliating — they didn't believe Germany was solely responsible
  • Self-determination ignored — Germans in Sudetenland (Czechoslovakia), Austria, and Poland were denied union with Germany
  • Economic ruin — reparations led to hyperinflation (1923), misery, resentment

    • Exam link: This resentment was exploited by Hitler — he promised to tear up Versailles.

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    Treaty of Versailles: LAMBWhy Was the Treaty So Harsh? — Connected CausationSetting the SceneRemember: LAMB (the 4 key terms)

    Practice Questions for Treaty of Versailles

    What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?

    • A. The clause limiting Germany's army to 100,000 men
    • B. The clause setting reparations at £6.6 billion
    • C. The War Guilt Clause — Germany accepted sole blame for starting the war
    • D. The clause banning Germany from joining the League of Nations
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    How much were Germany required to pay in reparations under the Treaty of Versailles?

    • A. £660 million
    • B. £6.6 billion
    • C. £66 billion
    • D. £660 billion
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    Quick Recall Flashcards

    What does LAMB stand for?
    Land, Army, Money, Blame — the 4 key treaty terms
    Army limit?
    100,000 soldiers, no tanks, no air force, 6 battleships, no submarines

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