Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI 1.7.19

Should the US ratify the Treaty of Versailles? Senate Debate Should the US ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

Senate Debate Reenactment Background Briefing – United States What was important to the US at the time? Fall 1919: The Moment of Decision You are a US Senator & will decide to ratify the Treaty of Versailles or reject it Class read “Fall 1919: The Moment of Decision”

Senate Debate Reenactment Three options: Support the Treaty Change the Treaty Reject the Treaty

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Senators Jenna Gabe Braden Hannah Kamryn Natalie Zander Sruthi Matt Peyton Bradley Ally Serena Katelyn Kas Noah Michael Enzo Danielle Sandra Ayesha Ioana Kary Nihal Alex B Prapti Olivia

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Senators Emma Jonathan Cynthia Andrew Danny Hannah Quinn Grace Kimmy Dane Alex Maggie Mia Melissa Kayla Ian Noelle Yin Shannon Jack Cole Kyra Elexis Soledad Jasmine Sarah Rose Owen

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Senators Ryan Sabine Ruby Charlie Bill Estrella Adam Anisa Jaylen Tyler Ana Shane Addie Brady Rowan David Elizabeth Jon Henry Johnny Marissa Audrey Susanna Andrew Tia

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Senators Laney Taylor Nathan Nolan Evan Eli Juju Eric Jennifer Shriya Isobel Colton Mateo Nikki Parker Joey Mike Joseph Nyta Noelle Ethan Terra Jordan Jaden Annah George Jasper Sam Danielle Patrick Kim

Senate Debate Reenactment Options 1-3: 4 roles (2 people per role): Group directors: Organize your presentation, introduction & conclusion Domestic political experts: How will your option help us here in the US? International political experts: How will your option affect the US & our relationships with other countries? Military experts: How will your option affect our national security and our military?

Today’s Tasks Pick your roles. Read through the information in your packet. I would suggest highlighting parts that pertain to your role.

Senate Debate Reenactment In your groups: Follow the instructions on the “Presenting Your Option” page Undecided group should read through your materials and create questions for each group You will be presenting your option 2nd half of class tomorrow