Question

1. in which year did the leaders from around the globe gather in the palace of versailles to negotiate a peace treaty? a. 1918 b. 1919 c. 1920 d. 1921 2. the treaty of versailles was designed to: a. start another war b. maintain peace and stability in the world c. increase the military capabilities of germany d. redefine national borders 3. which clause placed the blame for the war primarily on germany and austria - hungary? a. reparations b. disarmament c. war guilt clause d. territorial changes 4. what was the purpose of the disarmament term in the treaty of versailles? a. to increase germanys military capabilities b. to reduce germanys military capabilities c. to increase the number of soldiers in the german army d. to redefine national borders 5. which territory did germany lose to france as a result of the treaty of versailles? a. saar basin b. danzig c. alsace - lorraine d. league of nations 6. the treaty of versailles established which international organization? a. united nations b. european union c. league of nations d. central alliance 7. what city was declared a free city under the administration of the league of nations? a. berlin b. paris c. danzig d. vienna 8. true or false: the resentment in germany over the treaty of versailles is considered one of the factors that led to world war ii. a. true b. false 9. what does the term reparations imply in the context of the treaty of versailles? a. the reduction of germanys military capabilities b. the redefinition of national borders c. the compensation for the damage during the war d. the establishment of the league of nations 10. briefly explain why some people think the terms of the treaty of versailles were harsh on germany.

Explanation:

1. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.
2. Its main aim was to maintain peace and stability.
3. The War Guilt Clause blamed Germany and Austria - Hungary for the war.
4. Disarmament in the treaty aimed to reduce Germany's military capabilities.
5. Germany lost Alsace - Lorraine to France.
6. The Treaty of Versailles established the League of Nations.
7. Danzig was declared a free city under League of Nations administration.
8. German resentment over the treaty was a factor in WWII.
9. Reparations in the treaty meant compensation for war damage.
10. Some considered the treaty harsh on Germany as it imposed heavy reparations, severe disarmament, and large - scale territorial losses, and placed sole war guilt on Germany, which led to economic hardship and national humiliation.

Answer:

1. B. 1919
2. b. Maintain peace and stability in the world
3. c. War Guilt Clause
4. b. To reduce Germany's military capabilities
5. c. Alsace - Lorraine
6. c. League of Nations
7. c. Danzig
8. a. True
9. c. The compensation for the damage during the war
10. The treaty imposed heavy reparations, severe disarmament, large - scale territorial losses, and placed sole war guilt on Germany, leading to economic hardship and national humiliation.