JASMINE JABASINGH

  Appeasement: for and against!   If Britain and France were not prepared to defend the Treaty of Versailles, would they let Hitler have more all his demands ? Yes, and Britain's policy at this time is known as Appeasement. Neville Chamberlain is the man most associated with this policy (see Profile page f although he did it became Prime Minister until 1957. Many other British people probably the majority), including many politicians, were also in favour of this policy however, there were some at the time who were very critical Here are the main arguments for and against Fear of Communism- Hit was not the only concern of Britain and its allies He was not even the man worry They were or concerned about the spread Communism and particularly the dangers to world peace paid by Stalin, the new leader in the USSR Many saw Hitler as the buffer to the threat of something Communism The USA- American support had been Britain's success in the First World War Britain could not be ...

1) What was the impact on Germany of the Versailles Treaty and how did Germany react to it? 2) How far Were Wilson's, Lloyd Georg's and Clemenceau's aims in the Paris Peace Conference compatible? 3) The treaties at the end of the First World War were certainly not fair but then there was no possibility that they could have been fair. To what extent do you agree wit this judgment? 4) Describe the military restrictions imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles. 5) Explain why Germans felt humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles. 6) To what extent was the Treaty of Versailles justifiable at the time? 7) The organization and of the League were very significant in causing its eventual failure'. Do you agree? 8) If the LON had been supported by the US and an army, then the League could have been very effective in preventing wars'. How far do you agree? 9) In 1939 the second world war began. Does this mean that the LON failed? 10) "Great powers disagreement cau...

What was the impact of the peace treaty on Germany up to 1923?                Germans responded to the Treaty of Versailles with demonstrations and hostile reports in the press. The main criticism was that the treaty was too harsh on Germany. In general terms, Germans disliked four features of the Treaty of Versailles: The peace treaty has been a diktat. There were no negotiations. Germans felt bitter at being held responsible for causing the war. The Allies had demanded reparations from Germany. The exact sum was not fixed at Versailles. The tiny army of just 100,000 soldiers meant that Germany was not able defend itself. What impact did the treaty have on German politics?                The impact was deep and long-lasting. Most unofficial groups hated the Weimar politicians for signing the treaty and wanted an opportunity to turn back the clock. In March 1920, under the command of W...

What were the motives and the aims of the Big Three at the Versailles?           'You hold in your hands the future of the world' with these words the president of France opened the Paris Peace Conference on January 18 th 1919. National leaders and their delegations from 32 countries had to decide what should happen now that the First World War was over.           The delegation worked for six months to produce the Treaty of Versailles, but this Treaty only related to Germany, the lead country of the Central Powers. Of all the countries that were represented at at Paris, the leaders of the US, Britain and France were the most important decision makers. Knowing that the French Public was behind him, Clemenceau demanded tough measures to hurt Germany. His aims included: the disarmament of Germany's army, navy and Air Force. high reparation to pay all the damages. the return of Alsace and Loraine. the Rhineland to be made an indep...