Home history lesson plans the opper project lesson plans treaty of versailles. Through an analysis of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the basic provisions of the treaty of versailles 1919, how different articles reflected the positions of the big three at the peace conference wilson, lloyd george and clemenceau, and how the allies ultimately forced the germans into signing such a. 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. The simulation is designed for middle school students, but it can be used for all levels.
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. Neither the winners nor the losers of world war i were happy with. United states president woodrow wilson was a key figure in the peace conference, because his fourteen points formed the basis of the negotiations. Treaty of versailles role play activity lesson plan template and teaching resources. Teacher will discuss with the whole class how the allies reacted to wilsons plan and the how the treaty of versailles. Have the students read some of these articles and sources for homework. Do not forget that todays worksheet is due at the beginning of tomorrows class. 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.
Under this plan, they were able to kill nearly 6 million jews. Download germanys reaction to treaty of versailles lesson plan. Wwi lesson 7, activity 2 the treaty of versailles proposal. Treaty of versailles role play lesson plan template and teaching resources. Was the treaty of versailles, which formally concluded world war i, a legitimate attempt by the. Wilson was an idealist and reformer who saw the treaty of versailles as an opportunity. Lesson plans intro to world war 1 and treaty of versailles. In this treaty of versailles study guide worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions. 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. 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.
It was the treaty with germany, and was decided by the big three. Students will obtain content knowledge concerning the end of a world war and will participate in a culminating activity where all students engage in a model writing of the treaty of versailles. Treaty of versailles lesson plan classroom simulation. Lesson plan with 22 clearly written steps on how to carry out t. Reviewpresidentwilsons14pointsplanforworldpeaceandthenthemajor agreementsofthetreatyof. Have each group present its version of the peace treaty. Students will be given questions about the treaty of versailles see below. Pdf treaty of versailles i introduction akin a soyoye. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide impact of world war i by objectives. This simulation has been designed to illustrate the diplomatic processes that were at work during the versailles conference in 1919. This lesson plan is based on one that was developed by mr.
Treaty of versailles lesson plan 9th grade world history. The train pulls off without us history teaching institute. Either mix groups of averageabove average with struggling learners or place students in similar groups and give each group a component to. Displaying all worksheets related to treaty of versailles answer. The students will be told that the most important thing to get out of this lesson was the demands brought to the table by each country, the negotiation process, and the actual results of the treaty of versailles. Those who sign this treaty, will sign the death sentence of many millions of german men, women and children. The league of nations wilson was more bothered about the league than about anything else. A dedicated project team is available to assist customers.
The president did not want america to fight only to protect england and france so he called his nation to embark on a crusade. The treaty of versailles was not the only treaty of 191920. Students can simulate the treaty s signing at the paris peace conference with an engaging classroom activity. The treaty of versailles was a peace treaty signed at the end of world war i that officially ended the state of war between germany and the allied countries. Worksheets information upon the treaty of versailles, questions and. How did the treaty of versailles contribute to world war ii. I believe that my duty before beginning the discussion of other details of the treaty, lay in bringing to the attention of the allied, and associated delegations, this summary of the problem facing the german people.
Also, the treaty of versailles set down the principles of how the defeated countries would be dealt with. We will deal with the treaty of versailles because it deals with germany, the biggest of the central powers, and because it in many ways led to wwii intro to the simulation 5 10 min first, the students will be divided into delegations from each nation. This fact sheet accompanies slide 15 of the treaty of versailles part 1. Treaty of versailles treatment of germany lesson plan template and teaching resources. Treaty submitted to the senate bythe president of the united states for advice and consent to ratification july 10, 1919. In april 1924, the dawes plan gave germany longer to pay reparations, and granted huge loans to get the german economy going. The game will be rigged so that if the students follow the instructions it will end up like the real treaty. The treaty of versailles simulation cyberlearning world. Enhance your instruction on the treaty of versailles with this lesson plan that features a video lesson as well as discussion questions and extension activities for further exploration. They will conduct research in primary sources using the website provided for two class periods. Celebrations parades municipal events world war i squadron a returns from the border. Us 1 we are meeting here to discuss the terms of the treaty of versailles on the defeated germany and her allies, austriahungary and the ottoman empire. Checks and balances and the treaty of versailles lesson.
Divide your class into small groups 4 students per group give each student within each group one of the 4 major countries goals. Decision making activity encouraging pupils to empathise with representatives at the paris peace conference, and engage in debate in order to understand how negotiations would have taken place. This lesson plan has the students take on the role of one of the big four members of the treaty of versailles. The lessons of the versailles treaty realclearpolitics. This is to give them an insight of the first world war before being taught this is detail for gcse. Students will be required to make important decisions regarding the treatment of germany following the end of the great war.
Treaty of versailles information and activity sheet. Bbc gcse interactive website, terms of the treaty of versailles worksheet, treaty of versailles. This lesson helps students respond to the question in an informed manner. Wilson entered politics in 1910 and was president by 1912. Wordpress web hosting and content management is offered to enterprise customers i. This lesson looks at the united states leadership at the end of the war. Chapter 11 the fourteen points and the versailles treaty p resident woodrow wilson reluctantly asked his countrymen to declare war on germany in 1917, he told congress that the world must be made safe for democracy. The final solution was the plan that the nazis had to kill all of the jews in europe. Displaying all worksheets related to treaty of versailles. This world war i worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the signing the treaty of versailles in 1919. Worksheets are the terms of the treaty of versailles, ending the war to end all wars grade 11, the treaty of versailles the league of nations student, th, world war one information and activity work, united states history grades 9 12 wilsons 14 points, sample lesson from exploring history. The resources below can be used as supplemental teaching materials in addition to the comprehensive modules above.
They did this either in mass slaughter sites in towns or by forcing jews to relocate to one of the 8 extermination camps. Find an example of an editorial cartoon portraying a recentcurrent treaty process. Treaty of versailles lesson plan 9th grade world history benchmark. Rightclick on these links and select save target as.
You will receive your score and answers at the end. Additional treaty of versailles resources extra teaching materials by resource type and age level. Treaty options 89 treaty answer sheet 10 european map 1914 11 european map 1924 12 source work teacher notes 1417 marking scheme 1819 background information 2021 experience of simulation 2223 lesson plan 1 24 lesson plan 2 25. Have 9 student volunteers who represent each figure to. Treaty of versailles role play activity share my lesson. They opposed several of the conditions of the treaty, but. Have students participate in a treaty of versailles simulation.
The fourteen points included free trade, open diplomacy, arms reductions, and a league of nations, an international body intended to be a forum for. Thank you so much for being part of the betterlesson community. Another webpage containing the text in its entirety, the versailles treaty, is available. Teacher will discuss with the whole class how the allies reacted to wilsons plan and the how the treaty of versailles came to be the final product. These lessons briefly look at the cause of the first world war, factors of and the aftermath. Students will predict outcomes of the treaty of versailles. Treaty of versailles examination activity place students in groups of 34. This lesson plan will conclude the unit on world war i. Students can simulate the treatys signing at the paris peace conference with an engaging classroom activity. This is a type of activity that ive seen done before students imagine they are either france, britain, or the usa at the treaty of versailles negotiations. Public opinions are explored as well as the treaty itself and german reactions to it. Find wwi treaty of versailles lesson plans and teaching resources. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for every teacher on our site. Half a year later in june of 1919, after months of negotiations during the.
Students will be instructed by the teacher that they will be participating in a socratic seminar during the 3rd class period on the treaty and need to back up their. On 8 september 1926, germany was admitted to the league of nations. This bundle contains 11 readytouse treaty of versailles worksheets that are perfect for students who want to learn more about treaty of versailles which was a peace treaty signifying the end of the first world war between the triple alliance and triple entente. Examine causes, course, and consequences of united states involvement in world war i. Fr 1 the only way to avoid future wars is to destroy germany, as we know it. Students copydown and discuss teacher generated notes. Using the 1919 treaty of versailles as background, what factors do united states.
Wilsons fourteen points and the treaty of versailles directions. Treaty of versailles teach pupils about the five major peace treaties that ended world war i with this printable activity. It contains over 100 pages of fullcolor and black and white activities. Lesson plans world history ii sol 10b treaty of versailles. You should have studied hopes for the peace, aims of the big three, terms of the treaty and reaction of the germans and be approaching the topic verdicts on the treaty. Treaty of versailles answer worksheets lesson worksheets. In addition, pupils will research five other important peace treaties. Treaty of versailles treatment of germany share my lesson.
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Germanys reaction to treaty of versailles lesson plan. History contemporary history 1901 present day first world war. Checks and balances and the treaty of versailles lesson and. Year 9 simulation the treaty of versailles students friend. The treaty of versailles and the league of nations harry. By the end of this lesson, students should be able to do the following. Ending the war to end all wars overview students will learn about. Decision making activity encouraging students to empathize with representatives at the paris peace conference.
Worksheets are treaty of versailles cartoon analysis work, treaty of versailles work, the treaty of versailles the league of nations student, world war one information and activity work, treaty of peace with germany treaty of versailles, treaty of versailles examination activity, ending the war to end all. Examine causes, course, and consequences of united states involvement in. Paris peace conference, the allies and germans signed the treaty of versailles. As part of modern world gcse study of the treaty of versailles. Treaty of versailles lesson mock treaty of versailles jigsaw project. The treaty of versailles was signed in versailles, france, on june 28, 1919. Get this worksheet and 38 others when you buy the superpack. Powerpoint optional task sheets for use with the first two powerpoints. Lesson plan b treaty of versailles linkedin slideshare. In this lesson students will use a list of wilsons fourteen points, a summary of the treaty of versailles, a letter from an alabamian to a united states senator about his view on the treaty of versailles, and political cartoons about the treaty to help them form their own opinions about the treaty that ended wwi. It was signed on 28 june 1919 in the hall of mirrors of the palace of versailles, exactly five years after the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand, one of the main events that had. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website. Using president wilsons 14 points as a starting point, students analyze several primary and secondary documents treaty of versailles, wilsons speech in favor of the league of nations to determine how effective a leader the us was at the end of the war.
France, 1919 lesson plan is suitable for 8th 11th grade. Both have their terms shortened and simplified so that students can more easily understand their meaning. Click the button below to get instant access to this resource for use in the classroom or at a home. They heard the conditions of the treaty for the first time on may 7th 1919 namely the conditions seen in the draft version in the lloyd george museum and had only a short time to study them. Chapter 11 the fourteen points and the versailles treaty. 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. We will continue our lesson of the interwar period tomorrow, where we will discuss the italian and german response to the treaty of versailles, the rise of fascism and nazism, and the basic principles both ideologies embrace. Saint german, treaty of trianon, and the treaty of versailles.
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