The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the chronological impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany through timeline activities and analysis questions, helping students understand the sequence of events and their effects.

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The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Key Events in Germany Post-Treaty of Versailles

Source A: Summary of Events

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, imposing heavy penalties on Germany. The early 1920s saw economic hardship and political unrest. The rise of the Nazi Party occurred in the late 1920s and early 1930s, culminating in Hitler's appointment as Chancellor in 1933.

Source B: Excerpt from a German newspaper, 1919

'The peace treaty is a humiliating blow to our nation. We face a future of hardship and shame.'

1.
Outline the main events in Germany from 1919 to 1933 following the Treaty of Versailles.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to economic problems in Germany during the 1920s.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the German government and ordinary Germans about the Treaty of Versailles.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how the Treaty of Versailles influenced the rise of extremist political parties in Germany.
[5 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of how the Treaty affected Germany’s political stability by 1933.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the long-term effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany’s political landscape.
[5 marks]
7.
Compare the views of historians on the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany.
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the main consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany’s military forces.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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