The Treaty of Versailles: Aftermath of WWI

The Treaty of Versailles: Aftermath of WWI

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet will assess your understanding of the Treaty of Versailles and its historical context.

1. The Treaty of Versailles officially ended which major global conflict?

2. Which country was primarily blamed for starting World War I and faced the harshest penalties in the treaty?

1. The 'War Guilt Clause', also known as Article  , forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for starting World War I.

2. Germany was required to pay significant financial compensation to the Allied powers, known as  .

3. The Treaty of Versailles led to the creation of the  , an international organization aimed at preventing future wars.

1. The United States Senate ratified the Treaty of Versailles, making the U.S. a member of the League of Nations.

2. The territorial changes imposed by the treaty resulted in the creation of several new nations in Europe.

1. Describe two ways in which the Treaty of Versailles aimed to weaken Germany militarily.

2. Explain why some historians argue that the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1. The treaty mandated Germany's  , severely limiting its army and navy.

2. France regained the territory of  , which had been lost in the Franco-Prussian War.

3. Germany was burdened with heavy financial  , which caused economic hardship.