Understanding the Treaty of Versailles Quiz

On what date was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

• July 28, 1914

• June 18, 1919

• August 4, 1914

• November 11, 1918

George Clemenceau represented (a)   at the Treaty of Versailles.

• Germany
• France
• Great Britain
• United States

Match the following world leader's Treaty of Versailles goals with the correct country:

• punish Germany; regain the Rhineland

• France

• lasting global peace; establish the League of Nations

• England

• reparations; good trade relationships

• America

Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles was also known as (a)   which required ​ (b)   to accept full responsibility for the war.

• The War Guilt Clause
• The Disarmament Clause
• The Reparations Clause
• Germany
• the United States
• Italy

Which international organization was created as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

• European Union

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• NATO

Match the former colonies to their controlling country under the Mandate System:

Groups:

(a) Allied Powers

,

(b) France

,

(c) Great Britain

• Africa

• Lebanon and Cameroon

• Iraq and areas of West Africa

• the Middle East

• Syria

What economic issue did Germany face due to the reparations?

• Deflation

• Hyperinflation

• Economic boom

• Trade surplus

The reaction of the U.S. Senate to the League of Nations was (a)   because It could draw the U.S. into​ (b)   .

• Full support
• Indifference
• Objection
• more conflicts
• more control over Germany's former colonies.

Did the United States ever join the League of Nations?

• Yes, immediately

• Yes, after a few years

• Yes, but only temporarily

• No, never

What was the impact of the War Guilt Clause on Germany?

• It strengthened Germany's economy

• It was seen as an insult and led to economic problems

• It had no significant impact

• It improved Germany's international relations