Treaty of Versailles – Were the peace treaties of 1919-1923 fair? Ch.

‘At the time, the Treaty of Versailles was justifiable.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer.
‘The Treaty of Versailles was too harsh.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain
your answer.
How successful was Wilson in achieving his aims at Versailles? Explain your answer.

‘The Germans had genuine grounds for complaint about the Treaty of Versailles.’ How far do
you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
How far did the peace settlement of 1919–20 reflect the aims of Clemenceau? Explain your
answer.
‘The War Guilt Clause was the main cause of German bitterness towards the Treaty of
Versailles.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
‘The terms of the Treaty of Versailles were surprising.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer.
Who was more satisfied with the Treaty of Versailles: Wilson or Clemenceau? Explain your
answer.
How satisfied were the French people with the Treaty of Versailles? Explain your answer.
German hatred of the Treaty of Versailles was justified.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer.

Who was more satisfied with the Treaty of Versailles: Clemenceau or Lloyd George? Explain
your answer.
IDENTIFY
Use the questions and the chapter guide to IDENTIFY the following key terms. Remember,
this means who, what, and why this term/person is significant to the big question for this unit
of study.
League of Nations – Woodrow Wilson’s idea of an international body of all nations that would
settle future disputes and end all wars. It was his 14 th point and the most important of his
ideas for resolving WWI and preventing future wars. Many nations, including the United
States, objected to the idea of the league because it would potentially interfere with national
sovereignty or control.

Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson
David Lloyd George
Reparations
War Guilt Clause
Diktat
Self Determination
Disarmament
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Territorial Decisions
Fourteen Points
Mandate
Successor State