1. The Treaty of Versailles
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The Treaty of Versailles
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Unit 2 Notes
SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century
a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism
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2. Discuss the question with your group:
What was World War I?

3. The World After WWI World War I had a profound effect on world history
Europe suffered terrible destruction
Nearly 22 million soldiers and civilians died
The results of this conflict ultimately led to economic crises, radical changes in government, and a decline in the power of many European countries.

4. BUT WHAT SHOULD THEY DO? PUNISH? REVENGE! REBUILD? TAKE OVER?
In November 1918 Germany surrenders to the Allied countries. The most powerful ones, being France, USA and Britain, wanted to create a treaty that punished Germany for starting WWI.
BUT WHAT SHOULD THEY DO?
PUNISH?
REVENGE!
REBUILD?
TAKE OVER?

5. Allied countries could not agree on what the treaty should include, but...
They could agree on where it should take place: A French palace in a city called Versailles (near Paris, France)
In 1919, leaders from countries involved in the war met here to write a treaty
Treaty outlined the terms of the winners and what they expected of the losing country

8. “SIGN THE TREATY OR WE WILL INVADE YOU……ITS YOUR CHOICE!”
FRANCE
USA
BRITAIN
The treaty was dictated to Germany-- they did not have a say in it.

9. What did the Treaty of Versailles do?
WAR GUILT
Germany had to accept the blame for starting the war
PAY REPARATIONS
Germany had to pay $33 billion dollars.
What did the Treaty of Versailles do?
Disarm Germany’s Military
The Army was cut to just 100,000 men, the Navy could only have 6 battleships, and they were not allowed to build any new planes, tanks, or submarines.
GERMAN LAND GIVEN AWAY
Germany had to give up its colonies and a bunch of land

10. Land taken away from Germany under the treaty of Versailles
Not only did Germany lose about 10% of its land, it also consequently lost 10% of its population. German people were now living in foreign countries.

11. Excerpt from a German newspaper on the day the treaty was signed...
“Today in the Hall of Mirrors of Versailles the disgraceful Treaty is being signed.
Do not forget it. The German people will press forward to reconquer the place among nations to which we deserve. Then will come revenge for the shame of 1919.”

12. Humiliation Embarrassment Bitterness Revenge
Germany was a proud country due to its military strength and strong traditions of dominance within that area of Europe. However, the treaty of Versailles created different feelings:
Humiliation
Embarrassment
Bitterness
Revenge

13. The war had left Germany almost bankrupt
The war had left Germany almost bankrupt. As its people starved and the country lay in chaos, the Allies gave them a bill (Treaty of Versailles) that they simply could not afford to pay...
German money was only good for starting fires…

14. The Treaty of Versailles caused Germany to go through a depression
a time when businesses and people lost a lot of money

15. Worldwide Depression Germany wasn’t the only country who suffered
In the 1930s, countries around the world fell into a worldwide economic depression
WHY?...
BrainPop –
Causes of the Great Depression

16. People who could not find jobs joined the Communist and National Socialist parties.
The National Socialist Party’s leader, Adolf Hitler, was gaining more and more power

17. The Treaty of Versailles
They were also mad because the treaty said that Germany alone caused WWI.
Many Germans wanted revenge

18. Nazi Party
As more and more Germans became poor and angry, more and more began joining the National Socialist Party.
Before long, the party is very large and it’s leader, Adolph Hitler becomes very powerful.
They also change the name of the party to the Nazi Party

19. We Will See Hitler Again…

20. The Debt is Paid
In September 2010, Germany made the last reparation payment owed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles
Listen to the National Public Radio story that reported the event

21. Your Task
1. What were the restrictions that the Treaty of Versailles put on Germany?
2. How did Germans feel about this treaty?
3. Does this perspective change your opinion of the Germans, Nazis, and Hitler?

22. Your Task – Choose One
You have the opportunity to interview someone who lived through the Great Depression. Write 5 question you would ask to find out what life was like during that time and provide answers from your research.
2. Interview your parents about the “Great Recession” that began in How was your family impacted?

23. Credits
Modified from a presentation originally retrieved from
Georgia Experience, Carole Marsh/Gallopade International,