Aim: How have conflicts affected geography? Do Now: Attempt to answer today’s AIM question! (Use your knowledge of Global History)

Introduction The Treaty of Versailles is an example, where political boundaries in Europe were redrawn as a result of the First World War. The Treaty of Versailles was the peace settlement signed after World War I. It held Germany responsible for World War I and its consequences and the treaty imposed a number of territorial, military and financial restrictions on the country. As a result of the Treaty of Versailles a number of political boundaries were redrawn and it is estimated that Germany lost 13.5% of its 1914 territory - home to some 7 million people. It is argued that the controversial redistribution of territory incensed the German Nazis and contributed to the outbreak of World War II some 20 years later.

Activity #1 Complete Map after 1919 worksheet with your partner…

Compare your 1919 map to the map you have showing 1914 Europe Compare your 1919 map to the map you have showing 1914 Europe. Write a paragraph explaining what has changed. Make sure you include: New countries created Which countries have changed Why you think the changes were made? Why might the changes upset Germany even more? Activity #2

Summary Was the Versailles Treaty fair (consider the map of 1919)? How did WWI and the Treaty of Versailles affect the geography of Europe?