Why the Republic was unpopular (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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November Criminals
November Criminals
German leaders blamed for signing armistice & accepting harsh peace
Article 231 of Treaty of Versailles
Article 231 of Treaty of Versailles
War guilt clause
Reparations Germany owed
Reparations Germany owed
£6,600 million
German army size limit after Treaty
German army size limit after Treaty
100,000 men
% of European territory Germany lost
% of European territory Germany lost
13%
Territory returned to France
Territory returned to France
Alsace-Lorraine
Polish Corridor
Polish Corridor
Territory given to Poland, cut off East Prussia
Overseas colonies lost by Germany
Overseas colonies lost by Germany
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'Stab in the back' theory
'Stab in the back' theory
Army betrayed by politicians, not defeated in battle
Rhineland after Treaty of Versailles
Rhineland after Treaty of Versailles
Demilitarised zone
German air force after Treaty
German air force after Treaty
Banned completely
When Treaty of Versailles signed
When Treaty of Versailles signed
June 1919
When Weimar Republic established
When Weimar Republic established
January 1919
Why 'stab in back' theory believed
Why 'stab in back' theory believed
German soil never invaded in WWI