Treaty of versailles 14 points world war i wh primary source document activitythis product is also included in a bundle that has all of my bestselling first semester of us history or try my the whole year of us historythis is a primary source document activity where the students get to analyze wilsons 14 points and try and create the treaty. The book of enoch ancient aliens the watchers and the nephilim. Young scholars examine and evaluate the treaty of versailles. The treaty of versailles this activity accompanies slide 15 of the treaty of versailles part 1. Lesson plans world history ii sol 10b treaty of versailles. The versailles treaty forced germany to give up territory to belgium, czechoslovakia and poland, return alsace and lorraine to france and cede all of its overseas colonies in china, pacific and. In some of this, the treaty of versailles succeeded, if only briefly, until. Distribute the roles of the big three leaders amongst your group.
Map of northwest europe showing france, germany and the low countries. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee colored pencils or crayons. In every case, central power nations lost territory, and allied nations gained territory, although some colonies were transferred to international control, and a number of european. The german people were outraged and held protests against the signing of the treaty. The treaty of versailles was not the only treaty of 191920. Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity. 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. Neither the winners nor the losers of world war i were happy with the formal conclusion to the bloodbath. It was the treaty with germany, and was decided by the big three. Treaty and protocol signed at versailles june 28, 1919. Ask students the essential question was the treaty of versailles fair. The first map shows the world in august 1914, when world war i began. Analyze the aims and negotiating roles of world leaders, the terms and influence of the treaty of versailles and woodrow wilsons fourteen points, and the causes and effects of the united states rejection of the league of nations on world politics. The treaty of versailles radically reorganized the map of europe, to the detriment of the german empire, and restructured many of germanys former overseas colonies.
Decision making activity encouraging students to empathize with representatives at the paris peace conference. The signing of the treaty of versailles on june 28, 1919 in the hall of mirrors of the palace of versailles. Ratification by germany and three principal allied powers. A long presentation of 33 slides to go through the treaty of versailles with your class. Treaty of versailles teacher resources lesson planet. Section 8 treaty of versailles page 44 information sheet wilsons fourteen point plan page 45 information sheet page 46 information sheet terms of the treaty. Treaty of versailles information and activity sheet. Activities involve primary sources, maps, and other supporting documents related to the peace process and its reception by the german.
Rightclick on these links and select save target assave target as. This book on the treaty of versailles constitutes a new synthesis of peace conference scholarship. Lecture ppt treaty of versailles 20 min video treaty of versailles 20 min independent activity students read the articles and sources on the treaty of versailles 1919, taking notes as appropriate. Also, the treaty of versailles set down the principles of how the defeated countries would be dealt with.
Oldenbourg, 1922, by pius dirr and bavaria germany page images at hathitrust. An information and activity sheet comparing the treaty of versailles with wilsons 14 points, looking at the effects of the treaty and evaluating a related picture source. The treaty of versailles held germany responsible for starting the war and liable for massive material damages. How the treaty of versailles and german guilt led to world. Treaty of versailles miniq ev how did the versailles treaty help cause world war il. End of wwi treaty of versailles 6th grade history mrs.
It was signed on june 28, 1919 in the hall of mirrors, at the palace of versailles. Learn about the concessions that the treaty of versailles required from germany after. Write the speech you would make to the german people to get yourself elected to power. Rightclick on these links and select save target as. Was the treaty of versailles, which formally concluded world war i, a legitimate attempt by the victorious powers to prevent further conflict, or did it place an unfair burden on germany. Checks and balances and the treaty of versailles lesson and. The palace of versailles has been listed as a world heritage site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in french 17th century art. 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. Wikimedia the failure of versailles remains a tragic lesson about the eternal rules. Students will predict outcomes of the treaty of versailles. For the treaty of versailles of 1783, which ended the american revolution, see paris, treaty of, 1783. Treaty of versailles gcse and year 9 germany 19181945. Get this worksheet and 38 others when you buy the superpack. In his book the economic consequences of the peace, john maynard.
Fifty lessons from the treaty of versailles, 100 years after the war to. A concise history, looks at how that treaty was assembled and examines its mixed legacy. The treaty was signed in versailles, france on june 28, 1919, finally ending the war between the germans and the allied powers. Treaty of versailles and 14 points venn diagram this excellent worksheet has students analyzing woodrow wilsons 14 points with the final resolutions of the treaty of versailles. Germany lost percent of its territory, including 10 percent of its population. Dec 04, 2011 decision making activity encouraging students to empathize with representatives at the paris peace conference. The authors stated purpose for this book is to examine the impact of the treaty of versailles on the middle east to include iraq, the far east and the balkans.
Signed in 1919 between germany and the allied powers, the treaty of versailles formally ended world war i. It should also be noted that the german allies signed distinct treaties. Mar 21, 2019 the treaty of versailles brought world war i to an end and is therefore considered to be the most important of all treaties. The treaty of versailles was signed in versailles, france, on june 28, 1919. More detail on the treaty of versailles and germany.
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 peace settlement. For deeper analysis, check out a lesson on each countrys perspective on the treaty of versailles, or a comparison of the treaty to woodrow wilsons fourteen points from 1918. How did the treaty of versailles change the world map. Treaty of versailles simulation overview the students will engage in a simulation in which they each take the part of a major participant in the treaty of versailles. Treaty of versailles 1919 including covenant of the league of. The lessons of the versailles treaty realclearpolitics. How the first world war reshaped europe redrawing the map. The allied countriesincluding the united states, britain, france, italy, and japannegotiated the peace treaty at the palace of versailles in france from january 1919 to january 1920. Treaty of peace between the allied and associated powers and germany. It was the treaty which set up the league of nations. They read and discuss primary source documents, explore various websites, develop a list of postwar goals for france, germany, and the u. Your teacher will put you into groups of three or four. This is an informational text writing unit about the end of world war 1 and the treaty of versailles. Almost every slide has a question for your students to answer and reflect on the terms of the treaty, you can also use the wright or wrong activity, the map of e.
Louis xiiis old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, louis xiv, when he installed the court and government there in 1682. Students can simulate the treaty s signing at the paris peace conference with an engaging classroom activity. The treaty of versailles in 1919 was one of several to carve new countries from what remained of the prewar empires. 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. They were told to sign the treaty and accept the terms unconditionally. Sep, 1998 this book on the treaty of versailles constitutes a new synthesis of peace conference scholarship.
Click here to return to the virginia world history ii sol page. Versailles treaty and versailles feelings anagrams ideal starter 4. Known as the treaty of versailles, it formally ended world war iand at the same time laid the foundation for the second world war. Treaty of versailles and 14 points venn diagram treaty of. Treaty of peace with germany treaty of versailles treaty and protocol signed at versailles june 28, 1919. Countries use the option sheet to select a choice and record their answer on their answer sheet. Controversial from the very beginning, the treaty still shapes the destinies of societies and states worldwide. Treaty of versailles 1919 online books by this author are available see also whats at your library, or elsewhere filed under. List of books and articles about treaty of versailles. Using political cartoons students will become familiar with the core issues and concerns of the treaty process, including president woodrow wilsons support of said treaty and us congressional mostly republican opposition. Wwi lesson 7, activity 2 the treaty of versailles proposal. Hall of mirrors in the palace of versailles, paris, france.
Treaty of versailles examination activity place students in groups of 34. Students compare and analysis a preww1 map of europe to a postww1 map. The final treaty of versailles contained 440 articles, and germans had no choice but to accept it. Have students find a different political cartoon related to the treaty of versailles or the league.
Woodrow wilson, treaty of versailles, allied powers. Cartographers draw the new map of europe following the versailles treaty. Both have their terms shortened and simplified so that students can more easily understand their meaning. View map treaty of tordesillas on june 7, 1494, the governments of spain and portugal agreed to the treaty of tordesillas, which divided their spheres of influence in the new world of the americas. Treaty of versailles along with separate treaties signed between the allies and other central powers changed the map of eastern europe with areas once. Students can simulate the treatys signing at the paris peace conference with an engaging classroom activity. This lesson helps students respond to the question in an informed manner. Eventually germany realized that they had no other choice but to accept the terms of the treaty. The treaty was presented to the german delegation for signature on may 7, 1919, at the palace of versailles near paris. I have left out the italian prime minister because i wanted an odd number so they can vote on the measures. Can be used in conjunction with versailles linking activity. Fought mainly in western and eastern europe, it was a war that took the lives of 10 million soldiers and seven million civilians, and wounded 10 million more.
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