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Political Effects of World War I

Directions: As usual guided notes are for note taking as well as a study guide for the unit. It will
be collected at the end of the unit (before the final assessment).

Recap of the Major Events of WWI:

Using the graphic organizer below and the information gathered from the short video clip.
Compare and contrast between the two major camps. Write down at least three points for each
of the two camps. Students will discuss the major points and check in with their partner after the
video clip.

Triple Entente Central Powers

 Made up of ______________,  Comprised of __________ ,
Russia, __________, and the __________, and the Ottoman
United States. Empire.

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Using the graphic organizer below: Identify the M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI. Write a brief
description and draw a symbol in the last column to represent each cause.

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Recap of the Major Events of WWI: The Two Camps
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

______________ alliance among United States,

France, Great Britain, Russia, and Italy of mutual
self-defense.

The United States was led by _____________ who

created the ___________ and drew the principles of
the ___________________.

France prime minister was _______________ and

_____________ the prime minister of Great Britain.

______________ (Prime Minister of Italy and absent

in peace talks).

____________ agreement of mutual self-defense

among Germany, Austria Hungary, Bulgaria, and
the Ottoman Empire.

Germany was led by__________________.

Franz Joseph both a Kaiser and king of Austria-

Hungary. Tsar Ferdinand I lead Bulgaria. Sultan
Mehmed V ruled the Ottoman Empire.

Paris Peace Conference & Each of the Big Four:

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

On January 18, 1919, the ________________takes place over a six month period to
decide the outcomes and geopolitical conditions of the world in the post war period.
The _______: _______ , __________ , ________ , and __________
(________________) met to discuss to the demands for their country and the terms
of peace.
The ___________________:
 Formalized peace with all the Central Powers.
 Established Wilson’s _____________
 Five treaties signed to ensure terms of peace
 Established Germany as responsible for starting the war under the _________.
For each of the respective leaders: Write down their country, ideals and aims for the
conferences (at least three – four points for each).

Woodrow Wilson Georges Clemenceau David Lloyd George

Critical Thinking Question # 1:

Based on the provided except (from the 14 Points) below and the information provided in the
lecture write a short analysis of four to six sentences.

Analyze how Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points reflect his ideals of

guidance.
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League of Nations:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

Created by The 14th point of the

______________ created by U.S.
President Wilson.
The _______________ is organization
where nations could resolve
disputes/conflicts in a diplomatic manner
without warfare.
Failed because:
– The United States Congress did
not ratify the it therefore the
U.S. did not join.
– At the time the United States
had an ___________ view in
which they did not want to
intervene international affairs.
– Absence of Japan, Italy,
Germany (major powers).

Critical Thinking Question # 2:

Reflect in section provided below and then discuss with your partner. Provide two reasons.

Identify why the League of Nations failed?

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Critical Thinking Question # 3:

Using the graphic organizer above that includes the Big Three.

Differentiate the aims of the Big Three at the Paris Peace Conference.
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Treaties: Versailles, Saint-Germain, and Neuilly
Mix and Match: Fill in the blanks (where applicable) within the boxes and then match the
description boxes with the treaty that represents it.
Critical Thinking Question # 4: (Final Critical Thinking Question)
Using the space provided below: Take the perspective of one of the Big Three and focus on three
treaties. The response should be at least six to ten sentences. Students will first individually
respond, then when directed to do so discuss their claims with their partner. Lastly, there will be
a class discussion.

Based on what you know; how would you explain the post war
negotiations? What choice(s) would you have made at these peace talks?

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