The Defeated

Peace Treaties of World War I:

1. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918)
   This treaty was signed between Germany and Russia at the end of Russia’s involvement in World War I. Russia lost lots of territory and population to Germany due to this treaty, but with the Russian Revolution taking place, they were adamant they would regain this in the future. This treaty also assisted the Allies in deciding the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, as they had been quite harsh towards Russia and the terms given to them.
   
2. Treaty of Saint-Germain (1919)
   This treaty was signed between the victorious Allied Nations and the defeated Austria, including the new republic of Austria, Italy regaining territory that had previously been lost, the independence of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary was also to be recognised.
   
3. Treaty of Neuilly (1919)
   This treaty was signed between the victorious Allied Nations and the defeated Bulgaria, including territory given to Greece, Romania and Yugoslavia, 
   
4. Treaty of Trianon (1920)
   This treaty was signed between the victorious Allied Nations and the defeated Hungary, including the reduction of their territory to a fraction of its previous size, Romania were given territory, whereas Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia also benefited from the agreement.
   
5. Treaty of Sevres (1920)
   This treaty was signed between the victorious Allied Nations and the defeated Ottomon Empire, including the abolishment of the empire.. Particular territories were removed of Turkey, which included Palestine and Iraq which were given to the British. Syria, Lebanon and areas of Anatolia were given to the French. Smyrna and Thrace was given to Greece. The Dodecanese Islands and areas of Anatolia were given to Italy. The Dardanelles Straights was declared an international waterway, with Turkey stripped of any control of it. The army was limited to 50,000 men, with air force and navy removed. Turkey was not allowed any economic collaboration with any of the other losing Central Powers nations.
   
6. Treaty of Riga (1921)
   Resulting from the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, the treaty signed between Germany and Russia, the Treaty of Riga would signify the end of the Polish-Soviet War. The Polish forces were victorious at the end of this war, which established their borders with Russia, which would remain the same until the end of World War II.
   
7. Treaty of Lausanne (1923)
   After the signing of the Treaty of Sevres in 1920 that limited Turkish territory, the Turkish War of Independence would result in the Treaty of Lausanne, signed in 1923, which signified the recognition of the New Republic of Turkey. Turkey would regain territories that were stripped of them at the end of World War I. 
   

Description:
The Treaty of Versailles was widely discussed to its treatment of Germany, and becoming a contributor to the outbreak of World War II two decades later. Treaties had also been devised to address other defeated nations during World War I, we will briefly cover them and their impact on each nation. 

​Inquiry Questions: 

• Choose one of the treaties and research it on the internet, list 5 restrictions it implemented upon the targeted nation, and discuss what impact it had upon the nation.