1. Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI
1.7.19

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

3. 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”

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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?

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

11. 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