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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 13 of 23

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Question 2(ii)

Imagine you were part of the German military in the year 1919, mention any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles which would impact you.

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As a member of the German military in 1919, two terms of the Treaty of Versailles that would significantly impact me are:

  1. Military Limitations — The treaty imposed severe restrictions on Germany’s military. The German army was restricted to 100,000 officers and men, and conscription was forbidden. This would mean a significant reduction in force size and potentially job losses within the military.
  2. Demilitarization of the Rhineland — All of Germany west of the Rhine and up to 30 miles east of it was to be a demilitarized zone. This would limit the military’s operational scope and strategic positioning.