The Rapallo Treaty, 1922

What was the Rapallo Treaty?

The Rapallo Treaty was an agreement between Germany and the USSR.

When was the Rapallo Treaty agreed between Germany and Russia?

The Rapallo Treaty was agreed in 1922.

Where was the Rapallo Treaty agreed between Germany and Russia?

The Rapallo Treaty was agreed at a meeting between representatives of Germany and the USSR in Rapallo, Italy.

Who was involved in the Rapallo Treaty?

The Rapallo Treaty was agreed between the USSR and Germany. At the time, neither were members of the League of Nations.

Why was the Rapallo Treaty agreed between Germany and the USSR?

There were 3 key reasons the treaty was agreed:

• ❖ Both countries wanted to rebuild their international presence.
• ❖ The USSR wanted to renegotiate the 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which had seen the vast annexation of Soviet land by Germany.
• ❖ The USSR was also forced to make huge reparation payments to Germany under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

What were the results of the Rapallo Treaty?

Germany agreed to return the reparations and land taken under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk to the USSR. Both countries also agreed to cooperate in the future.

What was significant about the Rapallo Treaty agreed between Germany and Russia?

The Rapallo Treaty was significant because it undermined the work of the League. It was supposed to lead the way in encouraging cooperation between countries, yet the League was not involved at all.