Understanding the Treaty of Versailles
In this assignment, you read about the Treaty of Versailles, a significant peace treaty that ended World War I. You will practice your writing skills and use what you have learned and read about the Treaty of Versailles to write a response.
Group 1
Use the provided excerpt and your research to answer the following questions.
The Treaty of Versailles: Ending World War I
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to officially end World War I. After Germany lost the war, the Allied Powers (including Britain, France, and the United States) created this peace treaty. The treaty was signed at the Palace of Versailles in France, but Germany had no choice in what the treaty said.
The treaty changed Germany in several major ways. First, Germany had to accept blame for starting the war. Second, Germany had to pay huge amounts of money (called reparations) to the countries it had fought against. Third, Germany's army was reduced to only 100,000 soldiers. Fourth, Germany lost important territories in Europe and all of its colonies in Africa and Asia. These territories contained valuable resources like coal, iron, and farmland that Germany needed.
Many Germans were angry about the treaty. They felt the terms were too harsh and unfair. The treaty left Germany with a weak army, less land, fewer resources, and massive debt. These changes caused serious problems for Germany throughout the 1920s and 1930s.
MacMillan, Margaret. "Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World." Random House, 2003.
A newspaper article after the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
Question 1a
What was the Treaty of Versailles? Include 3 facts about it.
Question 1b
Name 3 ways it affected Germany. Use evidence from stations, notes, and text.
Question 1c
How did the Germans feel about it?
Question 1d
CER: What can you conclude about the Treaty of Versailles?
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