The Treaty of Versailles of 1919 affected Poland in which way?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It gave Poland access to the Baltic and created the Free City of Danzig
- Step 1: Poland's access to the sea was one of the key issues. Step 2. The 'Polish Corridor' gave an outlet; Danzig became a Free City. Answer: Baltic access and the Free City of Danzig. Why not the others: East Prussia stayed German, and Poland remained independent.
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