Question

explain the main terms of treaty of Versailles

Answer 1

The first 26 Articles of the Treaty set out the Covenant of the League of Nations; the rest of the 440 Articles detailed Germany's punishment:



1. Germany had to accept the Blame for starting the war (Clause 231). This was vital because it provided the justification for...

2. Germany had to pay £6,600 million (called Reparations) for the damage done during the war.

3. Germany was forbidden to have submarines or an air force. She could have a navy of only six battleships, and an Army of just 100,000 men. In addition, Germany was not allowed to place any troops in the Rhineland, the strip of land, 50 miles wide, next to France.

4. Germany lost Territory (land) in Europe (see map, below). Germany’s colonies were given to Britain and France.