Global II World War I Ch 28, Sec 5 The Peace Settlements What were the Peace Settlements following WW1? Pg

Objectives 12.13List the guidelines Wilson used for peace in Paris 12.14Explain why so many were dissatisfied with the peace agreements 12.15Explain why the Treaty of Versailles would become a cause of WWII.

The War to End All Wars The Aftermath of World War I All photographs used are believed to be in the public domain

To consider the effects of World War I upon those individuals and countries involved

What can you see? Photos of The Great War -

What effect would the appalling loss of life have upon those countries involved in the war ?

What does this photograph show? Photos of The Great War -

What can you see? Photos of The Great War - What effect would this level of devastation have upon the people of France and Belgium in particular?

Photos of The Great War - Who would be expected to pay for most of the damage caused during the war?

How did life change for women within those countries at war? What can you see?

Think of those soldiers who had had limbs amputated, or those who were suffering from Shell Shock Photos of The Great War - How did life change for those that returned from the war with serious injuries or illness?

How had the World been affected by the First World War? Injured soldiers and civilians Add as many facts as possible to the following diagram The Death Toll

Lesson Launch Ask the person next to you the following On what day, at what time, and where was the armistice signed? At what time did the war actually stop? How do you think the Allied powers reacted to the news?

WWI END & LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Wilson’s 14 Points Woodrow Wilson’s plan for a post war world Hoped it would prevent future international tensions 1Open covenants of peace 2-5 Free trade/seas Limits on armaments 6-13Determine borders on ethnic groups (nationalities) 14General association of nations League of Nations – peaceful settlements of disputes

FranceGreat BritainUnited States ItalyGermany Austria-Hungary/ Ottoman Empire World War I Peace Settlements

Lesson Launch The Treaty of Versailles Ask the person next to you: What is this picture trying to demonstrate about the Treaty of Versailles? Lady Germania chained to a torture pole. German political picture, June 1919.

Germany: lost Alsace-Lorraine to French Had valuable natural resources could not maintain any military forces in the Rhineland (Western Germany) Allies would occupy area for 15 years “War Guilt” clause Accept all responsibility for War Reparations – payment for war damages to Allies Germans pay Allies for damages during war Lost all overseas colonies Limited size of army Turn its navy fleet over to the Allies The Treaty of Versailles The Big Four’s treaty with Germany USA – Wilson Criticized the treaty Great Britain France Italy

The Treaty of Versailles League of Nations Territorial Losses Military Restrictions War Guilt International peace organization; membership to included Allied war powers and 32 Allied and neutral nations Germany and Russia excluded Germany returns Alsace-Lorraine to France; French border extended to the west bank of the Rhine River Germany surrenders all of its overseas colonies in Africa and the Pacific Limits set on the size of the German army Germany prohibited from importing or manufacturing weapons or war material Germany forbidden to build or buy submarines or have an air force Sole responsibility for the war placed on Germany’s shoulders Germany forced to pay the Allies $33 billion in reparations over 30 years

Terms of the treaty Damage Germany economically Damage Germany militarily Damage Germany’s pride 70,000 sq km of land was taken away from Germany No overseas colonies Germany’s army was reduced to 100,000 men She was not allowed an air force She was allowed only 6 battleships and no submarines Allied troops to occupy the Rhineland at all times Germany had to accept full responsibility for starting the war. Germany had to pay £6,600 million in reparations

Closure – Review 12.13What were the guidelines Wilson used for peace in Paris? Why were so many were dissatisfied with the peace agreements? 12.15How could the Treaty of Versailles become a cause of WWII?

HOMEWORK Treaty of Versailles How was Germany treated with the Treaty of Versailles? Pg 640