HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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forced to pay reparations
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had to give their military to the Soviet Union
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Military was weakened
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Territories were taken away
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Detailed explanation-1: -The treaty forced Germany to disarm, to make territorial concessions, and to pay reparations to the Allied powers in the staggering amount of $5 billion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The treaty forced Germany to surrender colonies in Africa, Asia and the Pacific; cede territory to other nations like France and Poland; reduce the size of its military; pay war reparations to the Allied countries; and accept guilt for the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -This was what Clemenceau (nicknamed ‘the Tiger’) wanted – a Treaty to punish the Germans.
Detailed explanation-4: -Initially, France-who was represented by George Clemenceau-wanted to punish Germany for the war they felt the Germans had caused. France wanted to regain its territory in the Rhineland. Great Britain sought reparations, or payments for damages, from Germany.