Friday 10 th October 2008 Why did the Germans hate the Treaty of Versailles? Objective: To understand why the Germans were angered by the Treaty of Versailles To be able to answer an 8 mark exam question effectively Key word: Treaty : a formal agreement between countries in reference to peace Starter Activity: 1.Speed dating! 2.Write down what you can remember. 3.Have you missed anything out?

Speed dating Britain, France and America forced Germany’s new government to sign the Treaty of Versailles in June Germany did not expect to get a harsh treaty because the new government was democratically elected and could not be blamed for the war. The British Prime Minister wanted a fair treaty but the British public wanted revenge. The French wanted to crush Germany and get compensation. The American President Wilson believed a harsh treaty would lead to Germany seeking revenge later on.

ACTIVITY 1: What kind of treaty did the Germans get? TRAWL! T erritory R eparations A rmaments W ar Guilt L eague of Nations For each of the terms of the Treaty, say whether you think its main aim was: To punish Germany and get revenge To weaken Germany so that it could not threaten Europe again To reward or compensate the Allies Explain whether you think the term was fair or not

TASK: For each of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, say whether you think its main aim was: PunishTo weaken compensate fair/unfair/unsure? Explain your answer.   Germany had to pay £6,600 million, called reparations, for the damage done during the war. Germany forbidden to have submarines or an air force. She could have a navy of only 6 battleships. Germany lost land in Europe Germany could only have an army of 100,000 men. Germany’s colonies were given to Britain and France. Germany was split in two so that the newly created Poland could have access to the sea. Alsace-Lorraine given back to France. Germany could never unite with Austria Demilitarised the Rhineland - Germany was not allowed to place any troops in the Rhineland, the strip of land, 50 miles wide, next to France. War Guilt: Germany had to accept the blame for starting the war. Germany could not join the League of Nations.

Glossary Alsace and Lorraine – an area of France that Germany took control of after the war with France in Armaments- Military forces such as army, navy, air force Colonies – Countries under the control of Germany. Demilitarised zone – No German soldiers allowed in this area. League of Nations – The forerunner to the United Nations. Created to encourage co-operation and to end war. Reparations – compensation Treaty – An signed agreement between countries

Source A A map showing Germany’s loss of territory by the Versailles Treaty.

ACTIVITY 2: Which term would have upset the Germans the most and why? In groups complete the Diamond 9 exercise. a) Rank the terms of the treaty in order of most/least upsetting and be ready to justify your decision. b) How do you think the Germans will react to the treaty? Most upsetting   Least upsetting

Activity 3: Exam practice Use your own knowledge to explain which parts of the Treaty of Versailles the German people most disliked. (8 marks) You have 8 minutes to answer this question!!! Connectives box: Furthermore, In addition, This is because… For example…. Subsequently, Above all, As a result, Therefore, In conclusion, WATCH YOUR SPELLING!!!

Use your own knowledge to explain which parts of the Treaty of Versailles the German people most disliked. Level 1 Simple statements supported by some knowledge Germany forced to accept it (1-2) Level 2 Developed statement supported by relevant knowledge about unpopular terms Details amount of reparations and describes resentment (3-4) Level 3 Analysis supported by appropriately selected knowledge Shows resentment of nature and content of treaty: dictated peace and war guilt clause; reduction in power: forces and land (6-8)

Peer Assessment: Read your partners work and mark it What went well Even better if: Self assessment: What will I do in future to ensure I get the top marks?

Plenary Post it on a note! What key target have you given yourself? Write it on the post it note