Weimar Republic
Paris Peace Treaties...
The treaties that were signed in Paris displayed a variety of effectiveness. The treaties that actually worked were not strictly enforced and left mostly to the governments of that country to handle. However, the treaties that failed were strongly enforced and demanded too much from the country and forced rebellion. The Paris Peace Treaties were named for the various suburbs in which they were created. The suburb most important to the Weimar Republic was the one at Versailles.
Treaty of Versailles--Germany
On June 28, 1919 the Germans signed their part of the Paris Peace at the suburb of Versailles. Forever after known as the Versailles Treaty, this treaty was not effective because it allowed the allies to get revenge on Germany. The Germans lost their military control; they lost land, and had economic failure as a result of this treaty. Germany had to take full responsibility for the war, which meant huge reparations. Added to the treaty was the League of Nations; this caused the United States not to sign the treaty. Germany was given the Weimar Republic as their new form of government by the allied powers. This treaty caused World War II as Germany made an attempt at re-claiming the land they had lost.
Treaty of St. Germain--Austria
The Treaty of St. Germain, signed on September 10, 1919 by the allied powers and Austria, was practical and effective only because people were allowed to treat the treaty as they like. Austria did not pay the reparations that they were assigned, nor did they follow the government. This treaty divided the German Empire and was responsible for Austro-German tensions. The new republic of Austria no longer included Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland or Yugoslavia. Hitler broke this treaty in 1938 when he annexed Austria in an attempt to re-unify Germany.
Treaty of Trianon--Hungary
The allied forces made the Treaty of Trianon for Hungary on June 4, 1920. This treaty was not effective because the Hungarians resented it and it caused many disputes, which eventually caused the government to become unstable. The treaty caused the final break-up of the dual-monarchy; it reduced the size of Hungary by 1/3, was forced upon Hungary and was therefore ineffective.
Treaty of Neuilly--Bulgaria
The Allies made the Treaty of Neuilly for Bulgaria on November 27, 1919. This treaty took land away from Bulgaria, reduced their army and required them to pay reparations. This treaty was not effective because Bulgaria did not follow the treaty until 75% was remitted from it.
Treaty of Sevres and Lausanne--Turkey
The Treaty of Sevres, signed with Turkey on August 20, 1920, forced the defeat of the Ottoman Empire. Britain received what are now Israel, Jordan and Iraq, while the French took Syria and Lebanon. The Ottoman Empire was forced to give-up territorial claims in Africa and Angora was established as the new capital. However, Ataturk, leader of the nationalist party, rallied opposition to the treaty and overthrew the government. He established the republic of Turkey.
Due to the failure of the treaty of Sevres (and the success of Ataturk), the Treaty of Lausanne was signed on July 24, 1923. This treaty was more generalized and favored the Turkish people more. The treaty of Lausanne established the boundaries of Turkey that are recognized today. Britain abandoned their claims to Turkish control and imposed no control over Turkey. The thing that made this treaty so effective is that it re-opened the Turkish straits to make the economy stronger.