Treaty of Versailles Worksheet
Explore the key terms, impacts, and controversies surrounding the Treaty of Versailles, a pivotal agreement ending World War I.
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Treaty of Versailles Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your knowledge of the Treaty of Versailles.
1. Which of the following was NOT one of the 'Big Four' leaders at the Paris Peace Conference?
Woodrow Wilson (USA)
Georges Clemenceau (France)
Vladimir Lenin (Russia)
David Lloyd George (Great Britain)
2. What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations, as proposed by Woodrow Wilson?
To establish a global economic system.
To prevent future wars through collective security.
To rebuild European infrastructure after the war.
To punish Germany severely for starting the war.
3. The 'War Guilt Clause', also known as Article , forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for starting World War I.
4. Germany was required to pay enormous to the Allied powers as part of the treaty.
5. Briefly explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to economic instability in Germany during the interwar period.
6. Describe one territorial change imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles.
7. The United States Senate ratified the Treaty of Versailles, making the U.S. a member of the League of Nations.
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False
8. The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to maintain a large, powerful military.
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False
Match the term on the left with its description on the right.
9. Alsace-Lorraine
a. The idea that national groups should have their own states.
10. Reparations
b. Territory returned to France from Germany.
11. Self-determination
c. Payments made by the losing side of a war to cover damages.
12. Examine the image below, which depicts the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Based on your understanding of the treaty and its historical context, what emotions or perspectives might the various participants (Allied leaders, German delegates) have been experiencing during this event?
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