Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

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Introduction to the Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

Source A: Excerpt from a German newspaper, 1919

'The Treaty has humiliated our nation and sowed the seeds of future unrest...' Provenance: German newspaper article published shortly after the Treaty was signed.

1.
Categorize the factors that influenced Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious categories. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of economic and political factors in shaping Germany's dissatisfaction after the Treaty. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main social consequences in Germany caused by the Treaty of Versailles.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how religious factors played a role in Germany’s response to the Treaty of Versailles.
[3 marks]
5.
Rank the four categories—Political, Social, Economic, Religious—in order of importance regarding Germany’s reaction to the Treaty. Justify your ranking with specific evidence.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany’s economy with its impact on Germany’s political stability.
[6 marks]
7.
Explain why the Treaty of Versailles was viewed as a 'Diktat' by many Germans. Include political and social factors in your answer.
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how the factors discussed contributed to the rise of extremism in Germany in the 1920s and 1930s.
[8 marks]

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1/1/2026
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