The Treaty of Lausanne

What was the Treaty of Lausanne?

The Treaty of Lausanne officially settled the conflict between the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Greece and Romania.

Who was affected by the Treaty of Lausanne?

The Treaty of Lausanne was negotiated with Turkey, which was a new state formed from the old Ottoman Empire.

Why was there a Treaty of Lausanne?

After a new Turkish government was formed, the Treaty of Sevres was renegotiated. The new treaty was called the Treaty of Lausanne and was less harsh.

When was the Treaty of Lausanne agreed?

It was signed in July 1923.

What were the terms of the Treaty of Lausanne?

There were 7 important terms to the Treaty of Lausanne.

• ❖ Under the Treaty of Lausanne, Turkey regained some of its lost lands.
• ❖ Turkey agreed to the loss of its lands in the Middle East.
• ❖ Turkey was given back most of its land in Europe.
• ❖ It regained control of the Dardanelles Strait.
• ❖ The limitations on its army were removed.
• ❖ Turkey no longer had to pay reparations.
• ❖ The Treaty of Lausanne was the only treaty that was negotiated with a country defeated in the First World War.