1.We will describe how some individuals, organizations, and domestic and international events contributed to the development of identity, citizenship, and/or heritage in Canada between 1914 and 1929.

1.We will explain the significance for the development of Canadian identity, citizenship, and/or heritage of some key international events and/or developments in which Canada participated in this period.

1.How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the development of identity, citizenship, and/or heritage in Canada between 1914 and 1929.

How was the most important legal document in human history constructed?

On November 9 th the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II fled Germany to the Netherlands, after Germany had fallen into Civil War. On the 11 th hour, on the 11 th day, on the 11 th month, in 1918 the German Army surrendered to the Triple Entente. Canadian Private George Lawrence Price is traditionally regarded as the last soldier killed in the Great War, he was shot by a German sniper at 10:57 and died at 10:58. The German surrendered on a railroad carriage at Compiègne, France.

The French wanted to severely punish Germany for what they had done to their country and population. They asked for MASSIVE reparations, such as receiving the Rhineland they lost back in Great Britain wanted to punish Germany but not too severely, fearing it would lead to more trouble.

They wanted the Rhineland to be demilitarized. Since the United States had not suffered as many casualties as other countries, they believed Germany must be treated less harshly in the post-war world. American President Woodrow Wilson believed his “Fourteen Points” were the key to long lasting peace in Europe. They also intended on trading with the “New Germany.” Can a weak Germany be a good trading partner? President Woodrow Wilson

 Wanted to keep all sea trade routes open, create an open and a free market place for international trade.  Belgium, Russia and French territory must be restored to the post-war lines and a reduction of arms.  The Ottoman Empire would be separated into the nation of Turkey and all the other portions of the Ottoman Empire have the right to their own sovereignty.  Called for the “adjustment” of colonial claims.  A league of nations should be created to ensure a war like this never happens again.

Many Germans were tried as war criminals and charged Wilhelm II with “offense against international morality.” THE WAR GUILT CLAUSE held Germany RESPONSIBLE for the war and made them accountable for all the pain to the countries and their populations. They were limited to 100,000 men in their army, and conscription was not allowed.

They must reduce their navy to 6 warships and NO submarines. They must destroy their entire air force. They had to give up 13% of their territory that they had in The reparations Germany was force to pay was 226 billion Reichsmarks. It was lowered to 132 billion Reichsmarks in 1921 ($31.4 billion [US$ 438 billion in 2010], or £6.6 billion [UK£ 217 billion in 2010].)