The End of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles WWI: 1914-1918 Treaty of Versailles: 1919

Outcome of the WWI Around 8 million soldiers and 22 million civilians had been killed The cost of the war was roughly nine billion pounds (British Money) The destruction of land, homes, farms and factories was huge Millions more people died after the war due to famine and disease In 1919, Germany was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles

The Terms of the Treaty War Guilt Clause- Germany had to accept total responsibility for starting the First World War. Financial Clause- Germany had to pay 33 Billion in reparations to cover war damages and other Allied losses.

Terms of the Treaty Territorial Clause- Germany had to hand over some 1 million square miles of land (about 13% of Germany’s land). 6 million of people who lived there AND Much of this land was rich in natural resources. Germany’s colonies were taken away. These colonies were run by the Allies.

Terms of the Treaty Military Clause- The German army was to have no more than 100,000 men and the navy was limited to 15,000 sailors. NO Air force and NO submarines. The German navy was allowed 6 battleships Could NOT buy any more weapons and other war material. ***An Allied Army was to occupy the Rhineland for a period of fifteen years.

Why was an allied army required to stay in the Rhineland?

How do you think Germany felt after signing the Treaty of Versailles??

Treaty of Versailles Effects Germans greatly resented the restrictions put on it by the Treaty of Versailles. Germans began to rise up in protest Economic conditions worsened. Germany also became isolated from and distrusted by other countries. Students write information on the Major Developments in Europe After WWI sheet

Indemnity means reparation or payment. Look at the political cartoons below. With an elbow partner, discuss how these represent the Treaty of Versailles. Indemnity means reparation or payment.

Damage Germany economically Damage Germany militarily Terms of the treaty Damage Germany economically Damage Germany militarily Damage Germany’s pride 70,000 sq km of land was taken away from Germany No overseas colonies Germany’s army was reduced to 100,000 men She was not allowed an air force She was allowed only 6 battleships and no submarines Allied troops to occupy the Rhineland at all times Germany had to accept full responsibility for starting the war. Germany had to pay £6,600 million in reparations

No land = no glory! x No Resources = no money Terms of the treaty Damage Germany economically Damage Germany militarily Damage Germany’s pride 70,000 sq km of land was taken away from Germany No overseas colonies No Resources = no money No land = no glory! Germany’s army was reduced to 100,000 men x She was not allowed an air force She was allowed only 6 battleships and no submarines Allied troops to occupy the Rhineland at all times Germany had to accept full responsibility for starting the war. Germany had to pay £6,600 million in reparations