Life in Nazi Germany

The Treaty of Versailles

World War One and After

Armistice – An agreement to stop a conflict (fighting)

Big Three – The three most powerful and influential allied nations represented at Versailles – Britain, France and the United States of America

Democracy – Decisions are made by an elected government chosen by the people. Individual people’s rights are protected

Diktat – A German phrase which means Dictated Peace

Occupy/Occupation – To take possession of (or seize) something

Reparations – Payments (compensation) made to those countries that were victorious during World War One by those countries which lost

Republic – A country which does not have a monarchy. An elected President is the head of state

Weimar – The name given to the new German Government that was set up after World War One