The Consequences of the Treaty of Versailles 1919 Learning Objectives: Fully understand and be able to evaluate the terms of the Treaty. Assess how fair the Treaty of Versailles was Evaluate how far the Treaty of Versailles contributed to instability in Europe? Learning Route: 1.Recap last lesson + video 2.Video2 + complete starter activity on TofV – factors 3.Individuals 4.How fair? 5.Video 3 – rise of hitler, what position is Europe in now?

Recap of Last Lesson Last lesson we looked at the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and prioritised them. In small groups we then looked at the reaction of the key powers to the treaty. We then investigated some of the consequences of the treaty, focusing on the economic problems that Germany faced due to it, most notably HYPERINFLATION and MASS UNEMPLOYMENT. Task: Evaluate your own understanding of the above points. Draw a confidence scale to show where YOU are in understanding them (10-1) 10 1 video

The Consequences of the Treaty of Versailles 1919 There were Economic, Social and Political consequences to the Treaty of Versailles 1919 for both the people in Germany and ultimately the whole of Europe. This activity is an historical enquiry task to investigate and categorise those consequences. Video 2Video 2 Task: Categorise each of the following 12 statements using the following headings: ECONOMICPOLITICALSOCIALANGERSHAMEDESPAIROTHER? Video 2

The treaty meant that many Germans now lived in different countries New countries like Czechoslovakia were created out of German land The Money that the German (Weimar) government created was worthless, creating Hyperinflation The German government could not afford to pay the reparations to France and Belgium The War Guilt clause angered many Germans. They did not feel that they were singularly responsible for the war. Poland a new country divided Germany People lost all their savings. (During Hyperinflation simple things like bread cost up to a Billion Deutschmarks.) The German government printed more money to pay the reparations Germany became dependent on foreign powers due to the Dawes Plan. This angered many Germans. The Treaty of Versailles made it impossible for Germany to have any army. This left them feeling helpless and vulnerable. Due to deep poverty and massive social tensions, many ordinary Germans felt desperate enough to turn to extreme politics Most of Germany’s natural industrial resources were in Alsace Lorraine, which became part of France.

How fair was the Treaty of Versailles? Task: Using the Handy Hand technique, assess whether the Treaty of Versailles was fair. You have 15 minutes to complete this task. You should include as many facts as you can to support your answer On the one hand, the First World War had been unbelievably COSTLY. Millions of people had been killed, whole towns and villages had been obliterated wiping out FAMILIES AND livelihoods. Many people in France and Britain felt that GERMANY SHOULD PAY. On the other hand, there was little sense in alienating Germany and FORCING THEM TO RESENT THE ALLIES.

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