By 1918, Germany was experiencing severe hardships from World War 1:
- Germany was virtually bankrupt and national income had fallen significantly.
- Over 600,000 widows and 2 million children had lost their fathers, straining Germany's welfare system.
- Industrial production had fallen by one-third, deepening divisions within German society.
- The war led to a revolution in late 1918 and the establishment of a democratic republic, though it remained unstable.
6. The war had deepened divisions in German society
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10. Germany had a revolution and became an unstable democratic republic
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13. How did the allies react to Germany after World War One? Aims : To understand the reaction of the French, British and Americans to Germany after World War One.
31. Loss of Money Reparations Germany had to pay to the allies a total of £6,600 million Loss of Land Alsace Lorraine Polish Corridor Not allowed union with Austria Demilitarised Rhineland League of Nations Germany could not join until it showed it was a peaceful nation Loss of Pride War Guilt Clause 231 German people blamed for war Loss of Military Only 100,000 men No conscription 6 Battle ships No submarines, military aircraft or tanks 5 L’s Treaty of Versailles
40. What did the Treaty do? 5 L’s Loss of Money Reparations Loss of Pride Clause 231 League of Nations Loss of Land Loss of Military
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42. 10 % of land 12.5 % of Population Reparations were crippling No self determination for Germans in Austria No self determination for Germans in Czechoslovakia Sole blame for the war Other countries did not disarm 100,000 men a tiny army Saarland was important to industry Britain and France expanding empires Loss of pride Vulnerable No tanks, submarines or aircraft
