Analyzing the Treaty of Versailles US History 11 The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919. It was made up of 440 articles, most of which were detailing Germany’s punishment. Germans were shocked by the treaty. Most historians agree that the problems created by the treaty directly led to the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, and eventually to another world war. The terms of the treaty can be classified into three groups: territorial, military, and financial/economic. In this assignment, you will look at some of the key articles of the Treaty of Versailles, and analyze them. You can find a complete version of the Treaty of Versailles at www.firstworldwar.com/source/versailles.htm I. Terms: define each of the following terms, as they relate to the end of WWI: War Guiltcompensation Reparations inalienable Mandates II. Analyzing Articles: For each of the articles listed on your data retrieval chart, provide a brief description of what the article creates, or what punishment the article creates for Germany. Decide if the article includes territorial, military or economic terms. Also, decide if the article is a punishment for Germany, or not Art . # Description 1 It observes the international obligations and shall accept regulations that may be prescribed by the league of nations Territori al, military or econom ic? Economi c Punishm ent for Germany ? No 7 Building and other property was occupied by the league or its officials Territoria l Cede territory 8 The council shall formulate a plan for reduction for the consideration and action of the several governments Economi c They don’t have choice 14 Court may give an advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the council Economi c The opinions may not be good 18 Council should immediately institute an inquiry into the circumstances of the dispute and recommend such action as may be deemed necessary by the council Military They will take action 25 Will and trust the leak with the general supervision of the trade in arms and ammunition with the countries in which the control of the traffic is necessary in the common interest Military Takes control of arms and ammuniti ons Art . # Description Territori al, military or econom ic? Punishm ent for Germany ? 25 42 They wont let Germany build any fortifications on the Rhine Territoria l Cede territory 45 Germany has to pay France for coal mines Economi c Reparatio n payment 80 Germany respects Austria’s independce.Frontiers may be changed due to the treaty Territoria l No taking over 119 Germany re-announces if the principal allied and associated powers over her rides and titles are for her overseas possessions Territoria l Cede territory 160 German military forces that shall not exceed 100,000 men the draft is outlawed Military Limit the size of the armed forces German Navy can exceed six battleship six wide cruisers 12 destroyer‘s and 12 torpedo boats no submarined were included Military Limit the size of the armed forces Description Territori al, military or econom ic? Punishm ent for Germany ? Art . # 198 Armed forces of Germany can’t include air forces Military Limit size of armed forces 232 Germany ever takes that she will make compensation for all damages done to the civilian population of the allied and associated powers into their property during the period of he belligerency Economi c Reparatio n payment 440 Germany excepts and recognizes as valid and binding decrees orders concerning German ships and goods. Not to put forward any info about riding up of decrees/ orders on any German nationa Economi c Reparatio n payments