1.4 The new map of Europe (Treaty of Versailles)

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• WO
• Leerjaar 3

1.4 The new map of Europe

Goals

You'll be able to do research while working with others on your given subject

You'll be able to form arguments based on your research and share them with your peers

Treaty of Versailles

• Peace conference at the end of WW1 (1919)
• United States, Great Brittain and France made all the decisions
• Germany was forced to agree with the terms of the Treaty
• League of Nations was formed

Keywords: Reparations, Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations

Assignment and instruction

• Each group will be given a country (Germany, Great Brittain, France)
• Each group will do research (use your textbook or the internet) to find out about the position of their country towards the ToV

• Form arguments with the following questions:

1. What are the key points that your country considers important?
2. What is your country’s response to the demands of the other countries?
3. What are the consequences for your country if it ends up with a bad deal?

Roles

• Note taker (1 student)

writes down findings and arguments

• Reseacher (2 students)

finds information and shares with note taker

• Coördinator (1 student)

makes sure everything goes as plan and helps out where needed

Exchange

1. What are the key points that your country considers important?

2. What is your country’s response to the demands of the other countries?

3. What are the consequences for your country if it ends up with a bad deal?

How did it go?

How did you experience researching and sharing your findings?

What went good and what was difficult?

Treaty of Versailles

Homework

Read: The influence of nationalism (on page 21 + 22)