Consequences of the Treaty of Versailles

What economic reparations were imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany was required to provide military support to the Allies.

• Germany was required to cede all its colonies without compensation.

• Germany was required to pay 50 billion gold marks in reparations.

• Germany was required to pay 132 billion gold marks in reparations.

How much territory did Germany lose as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany lost about 5% of its territory.

• Germany lost about 20% of its territory.

• Germany lost about 10% of its territory.

• Germany lost about 13% of its territory.

What was the Spartacist Uprising?

• The Spartacist Uprising was a successful coup that established a communist government in Germany.

• The Spartacist Uprising was a peaceful protest against the Treaty of Versailles.

• The Spartacist Uprising was a failed communist revolt which was violently oppressed.

• The Spartacist Uprising caused the German government to collapse, which led to the German surrender in WW1.

Who led the Munich Putsch?

• Rosa Luxembourg and the early Communist Party

• Gustav Stresemann and the Social Democrats

• Officially no-one - it was a series of riots led by anarchists

• Adolf Hitler and the early Nazi Party

What caused Hyperinflation in Germany?

• It was a term of the Treaty of Versailles

• Germany introduced more exports to help repair its economy

• The German government printed an excessive amount of money to pay for reparations

• The German government reduced taxes.

Why did the Kapp putsch fail?

• The Freikorps started fighting each other

• The French army invaded to quash the rebellion

• The people of Germany went on general strike

• The Weimar government caught and executed the leaders of the rebellion

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to political instability in Germany?

• It caused economic hardship and national humiliation, which encouraged anti-government extremism

• It resulted in the establishment of a strong democratic government in Germany.

• It led to the immediate annexation of German territories by France.

• It strengthened Germany's economy and political unity.

How did the events following the Treaty of Versailles set the stage for World War II?

• The Treaty of Versailles led to immediate peace and stability in Europe.

• The Treaty of Versailles was universally accepted by all nations involved.

• The Treaty of Versailles encouraged global disarmament and cooperation.

• The Treaty of Versailles contributed to right wing extremism and encouraged Germans to support the Nazi Party

What was the main reason for the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany?

• The economic stability provided by the Weimar Republic.

• The widespread discontent with the Treaty of Versailles.

• The support from the Soviet Union.

• The popularity of democratic ideals among the German populace.

Which event marked the beginning of the Weimar Republic?

• The abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• The Spartacist Uprising.

• The Munich Putsch.