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.
📊 Treaty Terms — Key Statistics
| Category | Specific Terms |
|---|---|
| Territory Lost | Alsace-Lorraine → France | Eupen-Malmedy → Belgium | North Schleswig → Denmark | West Prussia & Posen → Poland (Polish Corridor) | Saar → League control (15 years) | All colonies → "mandates" |
| Military Limits | Army: 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 Guilt | Article 231: Germany accepts SOLE blame | Justified all other punishments | Most hated term |
| Other | Anschluss 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:
Exam link: This resentment was exploited by Hitler — he promised to tear up Versailles.
Practice questions for Treaty of Versailles
What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
How much were Germany required to pay in reparations under the Treaty of Versailles?