Treaty of Versailles - Key terms

Peace treaty signed on 28th June 1919

A strong sense of pride in one's own country, sometimes addressed aggressively towards other countries or minority groups

An approach to solving problems between countries based on co-operation rather than conflict

Germany had to accept blame for starting the war

Germany had to pay £6.6 billion pounds

Alsace-Lorraine given to France. Danzig given to Poland. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia became independent states. Union with Austria forbidden. Saarland run by LoN for 15 years

Army limited to 100,000 men. Submarines, aircraft and armoured ships banned. Navy could only have 6 battleships. The Rhineland was demilitarised.

League of Nations set up to keep peace. Germany not allowed to join until proven peaceful

Alsace-Lorraine. Reparations. Rhineland. Saar

Buffer zone. Navy. Colonies.Trade

Self determination. Fourteen Points. Disarmament. League of Nations

Area lying between two rival or hostile powers to prevent conflict (the Rhineland)