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Vocabulary & Concepts: Treaty of Versailles Terms

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to reinforce understanding of key terms related to the Treaty of Versailles, encouraging students to explain, compare, and analyse important concepts.

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#Terms
#Standard
#Explain the significance of major terms in the treaty.
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Define key terms related to the Treaty of Versailles.
#History
#Analyse the impact of specific terms on post-war Germany.
#Treaty of Versailles
#Compare different perspectives on the treaty's terms.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Treaty of Versailles Terms

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Key Terms of the Treaty of Versailles

Source A: Excerpt from the Treaty of Versailles, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles included several key terms aimed at punishing Germany and establishing peace:

  • War Guilt Clause: Germany accepted sole responsibility for the war.
  • Reparations: Germany was required to pay compensation for damages caused.
  • Disarmament: The German army was limited to 100,000 soldiers, and the country was forbidden from having an air force, submarines, and tanks.
  • Territorial Losses: Germany lost territory including Alsace-Lorraine, and its overseas colonies.

These terms were designed to weaken Germany and prevent future conflict.

Historian View: Many historians believe that the harsh terms of the treaty contributed to economic hardship and political instability in Germany, which facilitated the rise of extremist movements.

1.
Define the term 'Reparations' as used in the Treaty of Versailles. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of the 'War Guilt Clause' in the Treaty of Versailles. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the terms 'Disarmament' and 'Territorial Losses' in the Treaty of Versailles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main territorial changes Germany experienced as a result of the treaty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse how the disarmament terms of the treaty might have affected Germany's national security. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the views of different historians on the harshness of the Treaty of Versailles. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain how the territorial losses from the treaty might have influenced Germany's political and economic stability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a brief summary explaining the main aims of the Treaty of Versailles terms. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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