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Failed Promises: The Treaty of Versailles and End of World War I Historical Context: The Versailles Conference The First World War (1914–1918) had been bad. 10 million people died. The part of France where there had been fighting – the ‘Western Front’ – was totally destroyed. In November 1918, Germany had signed a cease-fire. It was called ‘the Armistice’. The Germans could not fight any longer. But they did not think they had surrendered. In January 1919, delegates from 32 countries met at Versailles, near Paris, to make treaties to end the war. The meeting was known as the Versailles Conference. Directions : This self-guided lesson studies what happened at the Conference, the treaties that the leaders made, and what the world thought about them. Political Cartoon ~ Title: Giving Him Rope? Caption : German Criminal (to Allied Police) “Here, I say, Stop! You’re hurting me! [Aside] I only whine enough I may be able to wriggle out of this yet.” Labels : Rope around the criminal says “Armistice Terms” Identify and explain the main idea of this political cartoon. Describe what is happening in the cartoon (Who, what, when,where, etc) Germany is being "arrested by britain and france Connect what is happening the cartoon to the Historical Context and Details This is mentioning the treaty that was put on to Germany by these "allied police”. Explain the artists Point of View (What opinion is being expressed by the cartoon) Germany was leaving themselves just enough room to escape from the treaties restraints Characterize the “Big 3.” Who were they and what were their overall goals at the Versailles Conference? Georges Clemenceau Woodrow Wilson David Lloyd George he was the prime minister of france and his ultimate goal was to get revenge of the germans and punish them for the damages that they needed to pay for from the war. his intentions were to weaken germany so france could never be invaded again. He was the president of America and what he wanted was the make the world a safer place by ending the war and making world peace. He published these "fourteen points" expressing what he wanted, which was disarmament and a new he was the prime minister of england and claimed that he would make germany pay because of the fact that he knew that was what Britain wanted to hear. he desired justice but not revenge because he didn't want the peace to be harsh but rather wanted a

League of Nations while promising self-determination for E. Europeans. compromise or fair peace. Select 3 Words/Phrases to accurately characterize the tone or feeling of the Versailles Conference. Bitter, lopsided, aggressive Summarize the terms of the Treaty of Versailles Characterize the German reactions and responses to the term of the treaty? What problems could this pose for the future of peace in Europe? germany had to accept the blame for starting the war and were forced to accept the consequences for it which included forbidden military methods, debt to be paid, ban from joining the league of nation and the ability to never unite with austria. they felt betrayed by government, weak, insecure, unprotected, the economy is crippled, and excluded Political Cartoon ~ Title: Peace and Future Cannon Fodder Caption : The Tiger: “Curious! I seem to hear a child weeping.” Labels : Above the head of the naked child it says “1940 Class”, the newspaper at the child’s feet says “Peace Treaty” Identify and explain the main idea of this political cartoon. Describe what is happening in the cartoon (Who, what, when,where, etc) the child is representing the 1940 class after seeing the peace treaty and they are clearly feeling that the treaty is oppressive toward them. germany is crying while the powers of europe don't seem to mind the suffering they have caused. Connect what is happening the cartoon to the Historical Context and Details the cartoon is a reference to the real events of how germany is struggling and then an entire generation will be lost to the struggle caused by the european powers and treaty. Explain the artists Point of View (What opinion is being expressed by the cartoon)

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