No, self-determination was applied selectively. While Poles, Czechs, and southern Slavs gained independence, Germans lost territory to these new nations despite German majorities in areas like the Sudetenland and Danzig (Gdansk). The Polish Corridor separated East Prussia from the rest of Germany, giving Poland access to the sea but cutting German territory. Also, Austria-Hungary was dissolved, but German Austrians were forbidden (Anschluss verboten) from joining Germany—a direct violation of self-determination. The Allies feared a larger Germany, not justice for German-speakers.
Most Mini-Q units begin with a "Hook" exercise. This is designed to set the stage. Treaty Of Versailles Mini Q Document Answers
When submitting your answers, avoid these errors: No, self-determination was applied selectively
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Below is a reconstruction of a standard 6-8 document Mini-Q. For each document, I provide the (as found in most DBQ packets) and the correct answer with evidence .
The reparations were not designed for reconstruction but for vengeance—Clemenceau openly admitted this. Thus, they were unjust.