I have left out the italian prime minister because i wanted. Usa, united kingdom, france, germany, italy, austria. It was the treaty which set up the league of nations. Context as part of modern world gcse study of the treaty of versailles. Finally, students compare their treaty of versailles with the actual treaty and then make predictions about its effects on the postworld war i world. Additional treaty of versailles resources extra teaching materials by resource type and age level. Students with a strong sense of the past will be able to explain that the league of nations was established as part of the treaty of versailles that ended world war i. The treaty of versailles simulation george cassutto. Treaty of versailles examination activity place students in groups of 34. Conference led to the signing of major peace treaties, the most significant of which was the treaty of versailles. On the eve of the world war, germany was one of the great economic powers of the world. The treaty of versailles, inflation and stabilization.
Year 9 simulation the treaty of versailles students friend. Apr 10, 2014 109yearold veteran and his secrets to life will make you smile short film showcase duration. It was signed on 28 june 1919 in versailles, exactly five years after the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand, which had directly led to the war. Treaty of versailles scenario treaty of versailles.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The treaty of versailles simulation presents the terms of the treaty of versailles in real life situations. Treaty of versailles scenario treaty of versailles, student. Please visit for 100s more free powerpoints the big four woodrow wilson usa david lloydgeorge great britain georges clemenceau france vittorio orlando italy the big four at versailles in 1919 what did france want from the treaty. Using the 1919 treaty of versailles as background, what factors do united states. Students will analyze arguments for and against the ratification of the treaty of versailles. Students will learn about the united states involvement in wwi and how the war came to a close. League of nations stanford history education group. You can sort the table by clicking one of the heading columns. This simulation is to see what your responses would have been if you had developing the treaty. Checks and balances and the treaty of versailles lesson and materials. The weary nations of europe and the united states have gathered at the hall of mirrors in versailles in an attempt to create a lasting peace. Ask the students who represented germany how they felt about the treaty. The treaty of versailles simulation cyberlearning world.
The treaty of versailles historica canada education portal. Each group will choose a card that will assign that group a country. Students will evaluate us congressional opposition to the treaty of versailles. German, treaty of trianon, and the treaty of versailles. They write how they would respond and feel about the situation presented to them, and what action should be taken to make the situation more fair. The students will engage in a simulation in which they each take the part of a major participant in the treaty of versailles. Was the treaty of versailles, which formally concluded world war i, a legitimate attempt by the victorious powers to prevent further conflict. Students will work through a simulation of the discussions leading to the treaty of versailles at the paris peace conference, 1919. The terms of the treaty required that germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies. May 31, 2019 in 2010, ninety years after the treaty of versailles went into force, germany finally paid off the last installment of its war debt.
The terms and effects of the treaty of versailles this is a transcript of the terms and effects of the treaty of versailles podcast from. Wwi treaty of versailles dadeschools social sciences. 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. Students will analyze the causes and effects of the treaty of versailles. Students fill out the chart using real life situations that they have probably faced at some point in their lives. Show the students the summary of what actually came out of the peace treaty. 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 negotiation game teachers instructions 1.
We will deal with the treaty of versailles because it deals with germany, the biggest of the central powers, and in many ways it led to wwii. After completing their unit on the first world war, the students will present the positions of country representatives at the simulated conference through the six months of 1919. In 2010, ninety years after the treaty of versailles went into force, germany finally paid off the last installment of its war debt. How did the treaty of versailles contribute to world war ii. The treaty of versailles simulation the simulation has many benefits for allowing pupils to understand some of the primary reasons for the conduct of the treaty and therefore the subsequent effects. Treaty of versailles lesson plan classroom simulation. They write how they would respond and feel about the situation presented to. Have each group present its version of the peace treaty. They called for a peace treaty so fair and just that it would eliminate all need for future. The treaty ended the state of war between germany and the allied powers.
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. This simulation has been designed to illustrate the diplomatic processes that were at work during the versailles conference in 1919. The simulation is designed for middle school students, but it can be used for all levels. 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. 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. American the treaty of versailles wasnt just fair, it was an absolute good.
Grade 11 nc essential standards for american history ii. It was the treaty with germany, and was decided by the big three. The resources below can be used as supplemental teaching materials in addition to the comprehensive modules above. Chapter 11 the fourteen points and the versailles treaty. The treaty of versailles june 1919 this powerpoint is hosted on. Students should examine the cost of war as they start picking their countries in the simulation. Treaty of versailles simulation treaty of versailles. Paris peace conference simulation roles and supplemental documents attached. The following is a simulation in which students recreate the paris peace conference which followed wwi and students will negotiate and role play to develop the treaty of versailles. Students will act as members of different countries and have a.
Ending the war to end all wars overview students will learn about. Provide students with chapter questions to help them better understand the information needed for the paris peace conference activity we will engage in. 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. Your teacher will put you into groups of three or four. 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. Defeated germany was not allowed to send any delegates, and had no choice but to accept whatever was decided. The treaty of versailles this activity accompanies slide 15 of the treaty of versailles part 1. Germany, as one of the defeated powers, was not invited to negotiate the terms of the treaty. Treaty of peace with germany treaty of versailles treaty and protocol signed at versailles june 28, 1919. Place students into groups of 4, one for each of the following roles. In this classroom simulation, however, germany will be represented so students can examine the extent to which the treaty of versailles and the paris peace conference was a. Those who sign this treaty, will sign the death sentence of many millions of german men, women and children.
Checks and balances and the treaty of versailles lesson and. The treaty of versailles what role did america play in forming a treaty after world war i. Distribute the roles of the big three leaders amongst your group. I have left out the italian prime minister because i wanted an odd number so they can vote on the measures. First, pass out a character sheet attachment b, page 14 to.
I have left out the italian prime minister because lwanted an odd number so they can vote on the measures. Mcdonalds simulation found at versaillessimulation. Checks and balances and the treaty of versailles lesson. The treaty of versailles, inflation and stabilization the fateful decade of war, revolution and currency inflation 191424witnessed sweeping changes in the economic life of germany.
Treaty of versailles simulation by stevens social studies. Have students participate in a treaty of versailles simulation attachment b, modified from mr. This lesson helps students respond to the question in an informed manner. Students will participate in a simulation that helps them understand the basic differences between socialism and capitalism and will also learn about the russian revolution and the impact it had on not only the war, but the future of the world. How successful the treaty of versailles will be at maintaining peace post world war i in your groups you will create a treaty to end world war i. Longterm cause of wwii the versailles conference world war i ended on 11 november 1918 when germany signed the armistice. They will also explain that the united nations succeeded the league of nations as an international diplomatic organization at the conclusion of world war ii.
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. Use the map at the bottom of the table to help with your decisions. Using the role sheet fill out the left column of the table below. Tr e a t y o f v e r s a i l l e s s i m u l a t i o n p a r i s, f r a n c e ja n u a r y 1 9 1 9 d i r e c t i o n s. The fourteen points and the versailles treaty resident woodrow. Treaty of versailles simulation david lloyd george youtube. Also, the treaty of versailles set down the principles of how the defeated countries would be dealt with. Then students will participate in a simulation recreating the conditions of the treaty of versailles.
To gain the best experience with using this treaty, a few rules need to be. Lesson plan with 22 clearly written steps on how to carry out t. In my previous podcast, i explained the aims of the big three by whom i mean the leaders of britain, france and the usa when they drew up the treaty of versailles. The treaty of versailles was not the only treaty of 191920. Germany will complain from the sidelines during the simulation. The versailles conference was opened in january 1919 and the germans were forced to sign the treaty on 28 june 1919.
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