Understanding the Treaty of Versailles

The video explores the Treaty of Versailles, questioning its harshness by comparing it to other treaties. It examines the Treaty of Trianon, Brest-Litovsk, and Frankfurt, highlighting that Versailles was not exceptionally severe. The video concludes that while Versailles was demanding, it was typical for its time, and the real issue for Germany was the loss of pride. The video ends with acknowledgments to supporters.

What was one of the main purposes of the Treaty of Versailles?

• To expand the German Empire

• To limit the size of the German army

• To form a new alliance with Germany

• To promote German industrial growth

Which treaty is mentioned as being harsher than the Treaty of Versailles?

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• Treaty of Frankfurt

• Treaty of Trianon

• Treaty of Paris

What percentage of its land did Germany lose due to the Treaty of Versailles?

• 8%

• 50%

• 20%

• 70%

Which treaty formalized the defeat of the Russian Empire?

• Treaty of Trianon

• Treaty of Frankfurt

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• Treaty of Versailles

How much compensation was Russia ordered to pay Germany under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

• 5 billion marks

• 6 billion marks

• 200 billion marks

• 130 billion marks

Which treaty ended the Franco-Prussian War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• Treaty of Frankfurt

• Treaty of Trianon

What was the approximate percentage of France's population loss due to the Treaty of Frankfurt?

• 10%

• 4%

• 2%

• 20%

How many years of government income did the reparations demanded by Versailles represent for Germany?

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 20 years

What was a significant emotional impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• It increased their military power

• It boosted national pride

• It deprived them of their pride

• It expanded their territory

What was the original French plan for Germany that did not happen?

• To form an alliance with Germany

• To carve Germany up like Austria-Hungary

• To increase German industrial capacity

• To reduce German reparations