Inter-War Years

Learning Intention: To gain an understanding of the period between World War i and World War II to understand the rising tensions for World War II. 

Success Criteria: I can : 

• Understand the nature and political makeup of Europe after World War I and before World War II. 

• Determine the impact and consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

• Understand the long-term the economic consequences the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany

Activity 2 - The Treaty of Versailles (Copy the following passage and the source below on the conditions of the treaty) 

The armistice of 11 November 1918 brought about the ceasefire that ended World War I. in January 1919, the victorious Allies met at the Paris Peace Conference to decide the terms they would impose on Germany and the defeated Central Powers. 

On May 7, 1919, after much disagreement and discussion, Germany was presented with the terms, Germany had little choice other than to accept these.  On June 28, 1919, Germany signed the treaty at the Palace of Versailles.  Article 231 of the treaty stated that Germany was solely responsible for the outbreak of war. 

Watch the following videos to gain a greater understanding of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. 

Activity 3 The economic destruction of WW1 and its implications (Your teacher will print a copy for you) 

Watch the following video and complete the accompanying handout. Match an answer (right-hand column) to each of the questions (in the left-hand column)