1. In 9th grade work and writing Historians have different points of view. Do an EBSCO search and find two
different articles on the Treaty of Versailles with the tittle and the authors name. 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. Article 1: "The Treaty of Versailles: A Reassessment After 75 Years" by John Maynard Keynes
Summary: Keynes argues that the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh on Germany and would lead to future economic instability and conflict.
Article 2: "How the Treaty of Versailles Severely Negatively Impacted Germany's Economy" by Anne Sharp
Summary: Sharp discusses the negative impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany's economy, leading to widespread poverty and unrest.
2. Article 1: "Thus, while the repudiation of an existing treaty could well in the long run have meant a tendancy towards a state of anarchy in international relations, its acceptance, as it has turned out, has doomed us to suffer and witness the catastrophe of a trade war far more malignant than any deadly conflict of arms." (Keynes)
Article 2: "The Treaty of Versailles imposed huge war reparations on Germany, which crippled its economy and led to widespread poverty and unrest." (Sharp)
3. A. Some things that worked in the Treaty of Versailles were the establishment of the League of Nations, which aimed to prevent future wars by promoting cooperation and diplomacy among nations. Additionally, the treaty outlined clear territorial adjustments that aimed to settle disputes and prevent future conflicts.
B. Some things that did not work in the Treaty of Versailles were the harsh reparations imposed on Germany, which crippled its economy and led to widespread poverty and unrest. The treaty's failure to address underlying economic and social issues in Germany ultimately set the stage for future conflicts.
C. Things could have been done differently by negotiating more moderate reparations that would allow Germany to recover economically without causing widespread suffering. Additionally, greater efforts could have been made to address the underlying grievances and social issues that fueled Germany's aggression. Diplomatic efforts to engage Germany in the post-war order could have potentially prevented future conflicts.