Year 9 simulation the treaty of versailles by mr mcdonald uk from left to right. A recap plenary at the end of the lesson uses a spinning wheel which can be used in a competitive challenge. This longing to get their country back allowed hitler to take power by promising to do just that. Some people think that the treaty made germany suffer too much. Foe example the coalfields of the saar are put under french control. The military hostilities of world war one ended at 11am on 11th november 1918 but a final diplomatic end of the war was not reached until the signing of the treaty of versailles. The main terms of the treaty of versailles were that germany had to assume the blame for starting world war i, cede territory to neighboring. Treaty of peace between the allied and associated powers and germany, the protocol annexed thereto, the agreement respecting the military occupation of the territories of the rhine, and the treaty between france and great britain respecting assistance to france in the event of unprovoked aggression by germany.
Treaty of versailles awhich terms of the peace settlement of 1919 directly affected france. Germany had the choice between signing it or facing the occupation of germany by allied troops. Lesson looking at the terms of the treaty of versailles. Treaty of versailles the treaty of versailles was the peace settlement signed after world war one had ended in 1918 and in the shadow of the russian revolution and other events in russia. The treaty of versailles and the effect it had on germany slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Treaty of versailles examination activity place students in groups of 34. The key terms of the treaty of versailles, using the acronym trawl as a trigger, territory, reparations, army, war guilt, league of. Germany recognizes the complete independence of czechoslovakia. What were the main terms of the treaty of versailles. For more information on the treaty of versailles read the fact file below or.
Use versailles maps 1 and 2 area 1914 1919 importance versailles terms saarland germanygerman s most important coal reserve. The treaty of versailles was signed on june 28, 1919, in the hall of mirrors in the palace of versailles, france. Either mix groups of averageabove average with struggling learners or place students in similar groups and give each group a component to read based on the groups readiness. Germany was to assume full blame for starting world war one. Treaty of versailles, 1919 legal definition of treaty of. People who were not in favor of the treaty of versailles argue that it was not solely germany that should take all the blame and that the imposition on them to follow the articles of the peace treaty and pay all the damages done to the civilian population of the allied forces was a significant sign that germany was targeted by its enemies.
The terms of the treaty of versailles one of the most important aspects of the treaty of versailles was the establishment of a league of nations to keep world peace. The germans were allowed no submarines or airplanes, only 6 battleships, their army was reduced to 100,000 men and the rhineland was demilitarized. In 1919, lloyd george of england, orlando of italy, clemenceau of france and woodrow wilson from the us met to discuss how germany was to be made to pay for the damage world war one had caused. The treaty of versailles, signed in june 1919 at the palace of versailles in paris at the end of world war i, codified peace terms between the victorious. Germany didnt have any choice whether to sign it or not. Treaty of versailles igcse notes essay 15 words cram. The treaty of versailles 1919 was a document signed between germany and the allied powers following world war i that officially ended that war. Treaty of versailles revision notes background the treaty was drawn up at the paris peace conference, which was held in versailles in france. The terms of the treaty of versailles were too harsh for germany. In fact, the first 26 clauses of the treaty dealt with the leagues organization. It was a peace treaty signifying the end of the first world war between the triple alliance and triple entente. The treaty of versailles, terms of the treaty 22 youtube.
Study 87 the treaty of versailles flashcards from annabel n. The treaty of versailles the only answer here is that you have to learn the terms off by heart. Germany surrenders all her rights and titles over her overseas countries. It was a punitive peace, formed from clemenceaus bitterness and his will. Peace treaty of versailles, articles 231247 and annexes.
Treaty of versailles vocabulary flashcards quizlet. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Treaty of versaillesjune 28, 1919 49 any fully selfgoverning state, dominion or colony not named in the annex may become a member of the league if its admission is agreed to by twothirdsof the assembly, provided thatitshall give effective guarantees of its sincere intention toobserve its international obligations, andshall accept. However, the minister was not keen on signing the treaty, and the german. Treaty of versailles simple english wikipedia, the free. Other important aspects focused on punishing germany. The terms of the treaty are discussed and then shown how to be remembered using a chatterbox a template is included.
After the war, the victors met at the palace of versailles, near paris, to tell germany the terms of peace. The four main terms of the treaty of versailles can be summarized most simply by the acronym b. International relations in the 20th century the treaty of versailles. The treaty imposed all reparations for war damages, along with the wages of allied soldiers and their families, upon germany. However, historian doris bergen argues that the terms of the treaty of versailles were not as harsh on germany as the terms that germany had imposed on russia in the treaty of brestlitovsk in march 1918 see reading, russia quits the war. One of the important events during his presidency was the signing of the 1919 treaty of versailles following ww1. The terms of the treaty required that germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies. The allied and associated governments affirm and germany accepts the responsibility of germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the allied and associated governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of germany and her allies. The treaty of versailles, along with the others signed with other central power belligerents, redrew the map of europe by taking territory from russia, germany, austriahungary, and turkey and turning it over to the victors or to new independent national groups. In addition, there were also representatives from germany, who signed the treaty of versailles. Germany, austria and hungary did not participate in writing it. The treaty was signed at the vast versailles palace near paris hence its title between germany and the allies.
A neat summary of versailles activity and hangman style activity to judge german reaction to the treaty. The versailles treaty, signed on june 28, 1919 in the hall of mirrors in the palace of versailles in paris, was the peace settlement between germany and the allied powers that officially ended world war i. Germany recognizes the complete independence of poland. Clauses from the treaty of versailles facing history and. Treaty of peace with germany treaty of versailles treaty and protocol signed at versailles june 28, 1919. Adolf hitler knew that both france and britain were militarily stronger than germany. Treaty of versailles most of the terms of the treaty of versailles were set at the paris peace conference, which was dominated by lr lloyd george of great britain, vittorio orlando of italy, georges clemenceau of france, and woodrow wilson of the united states. The league of nations student worksheet worksheet is suitable for 9th 12th grade. The treaty enacted severe punitive damages on germany including seizure of territory, loss of colonies, reduction of its military to a symbolic size, and requirements it pay reparations to the victors. The final part analyses and evaluates a number of sources and their meanings. International relations in the 20th century the treaty of. The terms imposed on germany at versailles were much more mild than those germany had imposed on russia the brestlitovsk treaty, summer 1918, or those that germany planned to impose on the western allies if she had won the war including, among other things, the subjugation of belgium, innocent victim of german aggression in 1914.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Treaty of versailles conditions put on germany, and how they were evaded. The terms of the treaty of versailles the main points of the treaty after the war, the victors met at the palace of versailles, near paris, to tell germany the terms of peace. In todays class today we will learn about the treaty of versailles. However, he became convinced that they were unwilling to go to war. In this world history instructional activity, students read a 1page selection as well as internet articles about the treaty of versailles and the league of nations and then respond to 8. The treaty of versailles payback for wwi the treaty of versailles after wwi, the league of nations made germany sign the treaty of versailles.
Treaty of versailles legal definition of treaty of versailles. Instead, it left a legacy of political and geographical difficulties that have often been blamed, sometimes solely, for starting the second world war. However, the conditions in the treaty were so punitive upon germany that many believe the versailles treaty laid the groundwork for the. The purpose of the conference was to allow the leaders of the victorious powers to meet in order to decide how to deal with the defeated powers. By clause 231 of the treaty, germany had to accept blame for all the loss and damageof the war. Part 2 on the the treaty of versailles the terms of the treaty of versailles can be divided into three groups. Defeated germany was not allowed to send any delegates, and had no choice but to accept.
The saarland was put under french control for 15 years. Treaty of versailles, peace document signed at the end of world war i by the allied powers and germany in the hall of mirrors in the palace of versailles, france, on june 28, 1919. Media in category treaty of versailles the following 121 files are in this category, out of 121 total. Signed on june 28, 1919, as an end to the first world war, the treaty of versailles was supposed to ensure a lasting peace by punishing germany and setting up a league of nations to solve diplomatic problems. Thinking back to the aims of each of the big three, consider how satisfied you think each leader was with the treaty of versailles. It illuminates events from the armistice in 1918 to the signing of the treaty in 1919, and scrutinizes the motives, actions, and constraints that informed decision making by the french, american, and english politicians who bore the principal responsibility for drafting the. Library of congress the treaty of versailles was the agreement negotiated during the paris. France gained territory such as alsace lorraine and the. This book on the treaty of versailles constitutes a new synthesis of peace conference scholarship. Defeated germany was not allowed to send any delegates, and had no choice but to accept whatever was decided.
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