{"id":28163,"date":"2024-02-19T09:52:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=28163"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:52:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:52:58","slug":"treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Treaty of St. Germain (1919) and Treaty of Trianon (1920) &#8211; UPSC World History Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-history?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=History\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/13-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Treaty of St. Germain, signed in 1919, and the Treaty of Trianon, signed in 1920, were pivotal agreements that reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Europe following the devastation of World War I. The Treaty of St. Germain primarily addressed the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a significant power in Central Europe prior to the war. It aimed to redraw borders and establish new nation-states, particularly focusing on the Austrian Republic and the formation of Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Poland. Meanwhile, the Treaty of Trianon specifically dealt with the disintegration of the Kingdom of Hungary, a major constituent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This treaty led to the significant loss of Hungarian territory, redistributing it to neighboring countries such as Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Yugoslavia. Both treaties aimed to foster stability and self-determination among European nations, yet their provisions also sowed seeds of resentment and discord, contributing to future geopolitical tensions in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These treaties, signed in the aftermath of World War I, dealt with Austria and Hungary respectively, and had significant repercussions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d69d3ca81f2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d69d3ca81f2\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#Treaty_of_St_Germain_1919_%E2%80%93_Austria\" title=\"Treaty of St. Germain (1919) &#8211; Austria:\">Treaty of St. Germain (1919) &#8211; Austria:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#Treaty_of_Trianon_1920_%E2%80%93_Hungary\" title=\"Treaty of Trianon (1920) &#8211; Hungary:\">Treaty of Trianon (1920) &#8211; Hungary:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#1_What_was_the_Treaty_of_St_Germain\" title=\"1. What was the Treaty of St. Germain?\">1. What was the Treaty of St. Germain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#2_What_were_the_main_provisions_of_the_Treaty_of_St_Germain\" title=\"2. What were the main provisions of the Treaty of St. Germain?\">2. What were the main provisions of the Treaty of St. Germain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#3_How_did_the_Treaty_of_St_Germain_impact_Austria\" title=\"3. How did the Treaty of St. Germain impact Austria?\">3. How did the Treaty of St. Germain impact Austria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#4_What_was_the_Treaty_of_Trianon\" title=\"4. What was the Treaty of Trianon?\">4. What was the Treaty of Trianon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#5_What_were_the_main_provisions_of_the_Treaty_of_Trianon\" title=\"5. What were the main provisions of the Treaty of Trianon?\">5. What were the main provisions of the Treaty of Trianon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#6_How_did_the_Treaty_of_Trianon_impact_Hungary\" title=\"6. How did the Treaty of Trianon impact Hungary?\">6. How did the Treaty of Trianon impact Hungary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/treaty-of-st-germain-1919-and-treaty-of-trianon-1920-upsc-world-history-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treaty_of_St_Germain_1919_%E2%80%93_Austria\"><\/span><strong>Treaty of St. Germain (1919) &#8211; Austria:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Territorial Reduction:<\/strong> Austria, once part of the expansive Habsburg Empire, was significantly reduced in size. It lost substantial territory, including its access to the sea.<\/li><li><strong>Principle of Self-Determination:<\/strong> The treaty adhered to the principle of self-determination, meaning that people were to live under the government of their own nationality. This led to the emergence of new nations and the redrawing of borders based on ethnic and national identities.<\/li><li><strong>Prohibition of Anschluss:<\/strong> Similar to the Treaty of Versailles, the Treaty of St. Germain forbade any union (Anschluss) between Austria and Germany. This was meant to prevent Austria from seeking unification with Germany.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treaty_of_Trianon_1920_%E2%80%93_Hungary\"><\/span><strong>Treaty of Trianon (1920) &#8211; Hungary:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Drastic Territorial Losses:<\/strong> Hungary, another former component of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, saw significant territorial losses. It lost about two-thirds of its pre-war territory, which was distributed among neighboring countries.<\/li><li><strong>Application of Self-Determination:<\/strong> The treaty applied the principle of self-determination to Hungary as well, leading to the emergence of independent nations formed from former Hungarian territories.<\/li><li><strong>Loss of Access to the Sea:<\/strong> Hungary lost its access to the Adriatic Sea, which was a notable blow to its economic and strategic interests.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These treaties reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Central Europe, dismantling the once-powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire and creating new, smaller states. The principle of self-determination, while aiming to address national aspirations, also led to tensions and disputes over border demarcations, contributing to future conflicts in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_was_the_Treaty_of_St_Germain\"><\/span><strong>1. What was the Treaty of St. Germain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Treaty of St. Germain was signed on September 10, 1919, officially ending World War I for Austria. It was one of the peace treaties that emerged from the Paris Peace Conference.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_were_the_main_provisions_of_the_Treaty_of_St_Germain\"><\/span><strong>2. What were the main provisions of the Treaty of St. Germain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The treaty aimed to break up the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It recognized the independence of Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Yugoslavia. It also established the new boundaries for Austria, reducing its territory, military, and economy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_did_the_Treaty_of_St_Germain_impact_Austria\"><\/span><strong>3. How did the Treaty of St. Germain impact Austria?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The treaty drastically reduced Austria&#8217;s territory, population, and resources. It barred Austria from uniting with Germany (Anschluss), placed limitations on its military, and imposed significant economic reparations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_the_Treaty_of_Trianon\"><\/span><strong>4. What was the Treaty of Trianon?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Treaty of Trianon was signed on June 4, 1920, between the Allies and Hungary, officially ending World War I for Hungary. It was one of the peace treaties that emerged from the Paris Peace Conference.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_were_the_main_provisions_of_the_Treaty_of_Trianon\"><\/span><strong>5. What were the main provisions of the Treaty of Trianon?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The treaty aimed to dismember the Austro-Hungarian Empire and significantly reduced Hungary&#8217;s territory. It recognized the independence of Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Austria, while assigning large portions of Hungarian territory to neighboring countries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_did_the_Treaty_of_Trianon_impact_Hungary\"><\/span><strong>6. How did the Treaty of Trianon impact Hungary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The treaty led to the loss of about two-thirds of Hungary&#8217;s pre-war territory and one-third of its population. 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