Question

The 1914 and 1939 Wars that engulfed almost the entire world, were known as World Wars due to its unprecedented impact and damage. In this context, answer the following.

Mention any four terms of the Treaty of Versailles which affected Germany after World War I.

Answer 1

(i) Alsace-Lorraine, captured by Germany in 1870 was to be returned and the surrender of all German Colonies as League of Nation Mandate.

(ii) The Saar, an important German coalfield, was to be given to France for 15 years, after which a plebiscite would decide ownership.

(iii) Poland became an independent country with a 'route to the sea', a corridor of land cutting Germany in two.

(iv) The German army was cut to 100,000 men.