In 9th grade work Historians have different points of view. Do an EBSCO search and find two
different articles on the Treaty of Versailles. Write a paragraph summarizing
each article on your portfolio worksheet as well as several sentences explaining
how the author views the Treaty of Versailles.
A. article 1: How the author views the Treaty of Versailles
article 2: How the author views the Treaty of Versailles
2. article 1: Cite at least two examples of this view from the article using quotes
article 2: Cite at least two examples of this view from the article using quotes
3. Using the two articles you found, answer the following questions. Be sure to use
supporting evidence from your articles to help answer the questions. Write a 4-5
sentence paragraph for each question.
A. What were some things that worked in the Treaty of Versailles?
B. What were some things that did not work in the Treaty of Versailles?
C. How could things have been done differently?
1.
A. Article 1: The author of this article views the Treaty of Versailles as a necessary document that brought an end to World War I and imposed penalties on Germany for their actions during the war. The author believes that the Treaty was a fair punishment for Germany's aggression and provided a framework for peace in Europe.
Article 2: The author of this article views the Treaty of Versailles as a harsh and unfair document that unfairly punished Germany for their role in World War I. The author believes that the Treaty did not address the root causes of the conflict and set the stage for future conflicts in Europe.
2.
A. Article 1: "The Treaty of Versailles was a vital document that brought an end to the Great War and set the terms for a new era of peace in Europe."
Article 2: "The Treaty of Versailles was a vindictive document that placed sole blame on Germany for the war and imposed harsh penalties that would only lead to future conflict."
3.
A. Some things that worked in the Treaty of Versailles included the establishment of the League of Nations, which aimed to prevent future wars through diplomacy and cooperation among nations. Additionally, the Treaty effectively ended World War I and held Germany accountable for their actions during the war. The punishment of Germany was meant to prevent further aggression and maintain peace in Europe.
B. Some things that did not work in the Treaty of Versailles included the harsh reparations imposed on Germany, which crippled their economy and led to widespread discontent among the German population. Additionally, the territorial changes introduced by the Treaty created resentment and fueled nationalist sentiments in Europe, contributing to future conflicts.
C. Things could have been done differently in the Treaty of Versailles by promoting more inclusive negotiations that took into account the concerns and grievances of all nations involved. A more balanced and comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of the war could have prevented the harsh punitive measures and territorial changes that ultimately led to future conflicts.