Value Walk People who break the law, and then are hurt because of that law infraction, should be further punished for breaking the law.

Deep Thought Question March 30th, 2011 Germany and the Central Powers lose the war and suffer great losses while doing so. Would you have punished Germany severely after World War I or would you have let them off easy? WORLD WAR I TEST ON FRIDAY

TURN IN HOMEWORK TEST TUESDAY March 21st, 2012 AGAIN, SIT WHERE YOU WANT BUT YOU WILL BE MOVED HERE SHORTLY! Get out your Notes Page from the last two days…we are going to discuss Part IV’s answers Pick up notes from front chair…we will take a few notes and then prepare for the Paris Peace Conference to officially end World War I. TURN IN HOMEWORK

In India, there is a bill of rights for cows. Random Fact of the Day In India, there is a bill of rights for cows.

Part IV from Yesterday’s Notes Sheet Why did Czar Nicholas have to step down from power in Russia? What happened in Russia eight months after Czar Nicholas stepped down? What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and what major advantage did it give Germany in the war? What happened at the Second Battle of the Marne? Name three major events which occurred during the days of 11/9/18 through 11/11/18?

A Flawed Peace Chapter 13 Section 4

Introduction World War I was over. Terms of peace had not yet been worked out. Delegates met at the Paris Peace Conference to discuss peace treaties. The Allied powers struggled to solve their conflicting aims in various peace treaties.

The Allies Meet and Debate The Big Four hammered out the major decisions of the Paris Peace Conference. Woodrow Wilson (US) Georges Clemenceau (France) David Lloyd George (Great Britain) Vittorio Orlando (Italy) Russia and Germany were not represented.

The Big Four George, Orlando, Clemenceau and Wilson

Wilson’s Plan for Peace Before the war ended, Wilson drew up a series of peace proposals known as the Fourteen Points First four points – end to secret treaties, freedom of the seas, free trade, and reduced national armies and navies 5th point – adjusted colonial claims with a fairness to the native people 6th through 13th points -- specific suggestions for changing borders and creating new nations Self-determination: allowing people to decide for themselves under what government they wished to live. 14th point – proposed a “general association of nations” that would protect all states. Peacefully negotiate world conflicts.

The Paris Peace Conference In your group, you represent one of the following three countries: France, England, and the United States of America. On Thursday, we will meet for the Peace Conference to decide issues which need addressing from the conclusion of WWI. Today’s Objective Meet as country’s delegation to Peace Conference and take sides on the 11 issues

The Paris Peace Conference Wednesday Responsibilities Study your country’s leader profile sheet and learn about what your leader’s attitude was leading into the peace conference Take the Versailles Agenda and look at each issue with the three possible options. As a country, decide which of those three options seems to be the best pick. Remember that you are selecting an option based on how your leader would choose. Make sure to discuss as a whole group. When your group decides on an option, fill in the option under the “Your Terms” box for the appropriate issue on the “Terms of the Treaty” page. The “Versailles terms” will be filled out tomorrow.

Materials You will receive… Packets at Tables The Versailles Agenda – list of the issues STARRED ITEMS ARE MOST IMPORTANT The Terms of the Treaty Packets at Tables Profile Sheets of Country’s Leaders MAKE SURE TO STUDY YOUR LEADER! Map of Europe with disputed territories highlighted

March 22nd, 2012 Deep Thought Question You do not have to write the Question. Get out your packets from yesterday. Which issue do you think will be the most difficult to negotiate at the conference? Why?

Random Fact of the Day Donald Duck was banned from comics in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.

Attitudes of the Fellas at the Conference France (Clemenceau) – Get revenge on Germany! Great Britain (George) – Get revenge but remember that a strong Germany gives you certain advantages United States (Wilson) – Create a new world with a lasting peace with no world wars in the future Based on the 14 Points

Writing Response Complete in Friday bellringer section. From our negotiations, what country (United States, France, or Great Britain) seemed to get their way the most? Why? How do you think the negotiations would have been different if the Germans were invited? Which issue seems to you to be the most harsh against the Germans?

The Versailles Treaty Britain and France didn’t want to agree to Wilson’s vision of peace. They wanted to make sure that Germany was stripped of its war-making power. The compromise – The Treaty of Versailles. Signed between Germany and the Allies on June 28,1919 Created a League of Nations. An international association whose goal would be to keep peace among nations.

Versailles Treaty (cont.) Also punished Germany. Lost substantial territory. Severe restrictions on military operations. “War Guilt” clause – placed sole responsibility for the war on Germany’s shoulders. Pay reparations to Allies. Money paid by a defeated nation to compensate for damage or injury during a war. All of Germany’s territories were managed by the League of Nations. Left bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people

“A Peace Built on Quicksand” Treaty of Versailles did little to build a lasting peace. U.S. was considered to be the dominant nation in the world and rejected the treaty. Many Americans objected to the settlement and to the League of Nations. Americans just wanted to stay out of European affairs (isolation).

Question… What were the 14 Points? The constitution for the League of Nations David Lloyd George’s secret letters to Georges Clemenceau Woodrow Wilson’s plans for a post-WWI world The terms of surrender offered to Germany

Question… How did Americans feel about joining the League of Nations? They wanted to join and impact the international communtiy They would only join if Germany was barred from joining Americans really didn’t care at this time They desired to stay out of European affairs and practice isolationism

Question… How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany? It gave Germany hope for the future It left a bitter taste in the mouth due to giving up colonies and paying war reparations It stabilized the German economy and gave it monetary aid to help smooth the transition It didn’t do anything to affect Germany; most of the Treaty dealt with Austria-Hungary

Writing Assignment Select one of the two options below to write about… You are a newspaper publisher in the United States. Design a front page news article with a headline about the news coming out of the Treaty of Versailles. Include in your half- page long article how Americans feel about Wilson’s ideas from the peace conference. You are a German citizen. Write a diary entry about how fairly you feel your country is being treated during the WWI peace process. Include relevant facts directly from the Treaty of Versailles. Write about a half page.