TREATY OF VERSAILLES AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Fact of the Day! Black women sacrificed as well. They contributed to the war effort in significant ways and formed the backbone of African- American patriotic activities. Clubwomen, many under the auspices of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), led "liberty loan" campaigns, held rallies, and provided crucial material and emotional support for black troops. Women joined war service organizations such as the YWCA and the Red Cross as well as establishing their own groups, like the Women's Auxiliary of the New York 15th National Guard, to meet the specific needs of black soldiers.

When the United States entered the war, what happened? A. Did not affect the war’s outcome B. Added hundreds of thousands of troops to the Allied cause C. Made German soldiers fight much harder than they had before D. Infused much-needed cash into the Allied war effort

Which of the following was the immediate cause of the United States entering World War I? A. The sinking of the Lusitania B. The Mexican Revolution C. The Villa Raid D. The Zimmerman Telegram

What was the Zimmermann Note? A. The German policy of attaching all ships entering or leaving Great Britain B. Wilson’s speech detailing reasons why the United States should remain neutral C. A note left behind by a suicide bomber in Serbia D. A proposal by a German official that Mexico attack the United States in return for territory

TREATY OF VERSAILLES AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS Vocabulary

Genocide: the systematic destruction of all or a significant part of a racial, ethnic, religious or national group

Vocabulary Treaty of Versailles: The treaty, signed at the Palace of Versailles in France, that ended World War I

Vocabulary League of Nations: an alliance of nations that was established in 1920 to promote world peace and cooperation and replaced by the United Nations in 1946

TREATY OF VERSAILLES AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS Notes

End of the War Germany surrenders on November 11, 1918.

The treaty of Versailles was the treaty that ended the war.

It was signed at the Palace of Versailles, outside Paris, France. The treaty was created by “the Big Four”: Wilson – President of USA Clemenceau – President of France Lloyd George – Prime Minister of England Orlando – Prime Minister of Italy

The Treaty of Versailles blames the ENTIRE war on Germany, and makes them agree to several harsh conditions: Germany must take full responsibility for the war Germany must get rid of its colonies Germany must get rid of its navy (and submarines) The League of Nations will be created

Treaty of Versailles Activity

League of Nations Woodrow Wilson had 14 points that he wanted to accomplish with the Treaty of Versailles, and the 14 th point was the League of Nations.

The purpose of the League of Nations was to prevent a future war.

It didn’t work, and World War Two happened anyways.

Lets Sing Along!

Ticket out the Door What was the Treaty of Versailles, and why do you think it cause World War II?