2. Things not looking good for the allies: Offensives on the Western Front defeated Russia withdrew from the war The positives: US entry into the war provided- psychological boost fresh troops and materials

3. Germany was free to concentrate on the Western front Erich Ludendorff German military commander Designed final military gamble -offensive to break stalemate -running low on provisions, soldiers, and home front growing tired of war

4. German attack launched March 1918 By April, German troops were within 50 miles of Paris Stopped at the Second Battle of Marne July 18 by French, American, and Moroccan troops

5. August 8 - Second Battle of the Somme “Black day of the German army in the history of this war” Allies defeated Germany Began the 100 Days Offensive - series of consistent victories for the Allies. - led to Germany’s surrender

6. 11/03/1918 Workers and soldiers in northern Germany mutinied & took over civilian and government offices Emperor William II left the country Social democrats under Friedrich Ebert form Democratic Republic

7. The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 and Armistice was signed (a truce) The Armistice

8. In January 1919, the victorious Allied nations met in Paris for a final settlement of WWI

9. Simulation

10. Loyd George- Great Britain Giorgio Sonnio- Italy Woodrow Wilson- USA Georges Clemenceau- France

11. Scenario 11th November 1918, 1100hrs - the war to end all wars have ended! 7,849,000 soldiers lay dead in the fields of Europe - a generation wipe out by bomb, bullet and gas. The Allied powers meet to decide on the key points surrounding the First World War. They were to decide who caused the war, who is to pay and what is to become of Germany, Austria and indeed Europe as a whole. This simulation is to see what your responses would have been if you had been at the treaty.

12. 1. There is to be no shouting or raised voices of any kind - a diplomat does not raise their voice to answer a question or attack an opinion. 2. Remain seated. 3. No conferring with other tables as to their responses and answers. 4. If you need to speak to the Teacher then raise your hand - do not call out. 5. You must remain in your character during the simulation - only follow what your character would have done – not what you think you should do. 6. Be careful to make sure everyone has his or her say and no one is left out.