Mention any four terms of the Treaty of Versailles

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

Answer

Treaty of Versailles concerning Germany

• It was declared guilty of aggression and had to pay war reparation of 33 billion dollars.
• The area of the Rhine valley was demilitarized and the German territory, west of Rhine was to be occupied by the Allied troops for 15 years.
• Danzig became a free port in Polish territory.
• Lost Alsace Lorraine to France.
• The Saar coal mines were given to France.
• Lost all her colonies to the allies. The German force was restricted to 1 lakh, the Navy to 15,000 men and 24 ships.
• The Air force and submarines were banned.

• Exam Year: 2017