USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

END OF WWI

[SOURCES]
What was the Germans’ response to the Treaty of Versailles?

(A) They saw its fairness but didn’t like its terms.

(B) They agreed with it completely.

(C) They accepted it as proper punishment.

(D) ** They were horrified.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The Treaty of Versailles caused furious reactions in Germany. Germany had to pay huge sums of money to the countries it had fought in compensation for the damage. In addition, France, England, and the United States wanted to prevent Germany from becoming strong enough to start a new war.

Concept note-2: -The terms of the Treaty were very damaging to Germany: territory was taken from Germany-depriving it of valuable industrial and agricultural income. Article 231, the War Guilt Clause blamed Germany and her allies for starting the war – this led to feelings of humiliation and anger.

Concept note-3: -Germans HATED the treaty. Hitler was able to appeal to the German people by promising to remove the Treaty of Versailles. Britain felt that the treaty was too harsh and were prepared to let Hitler break the treaty.