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Weimar Republic: Cause and Consequence of the Treaty of Versailles

History
GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic, designed to develop understanding and analytical skills.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Weimar Republic
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Treaty of Versailles
#Explain the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles
#Compare different perspectives on the treaty's impact
#Analyze the short-term and long-term consequences of the treaty

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Weimar Republic: Cause and Consequence of the Treaty of Versailles

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Treaty of Versailles

Source A: Excerpt from the Treaty of Versailles (1919)

'Germany shall accept responsibility for causing the war. Germany shall disarm, make territorial concessions, and accept the obligation to pay reparations.' Provenance: Official document signed at the end of WWI.

1.
Explain the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of different historians on the fairness of the Treaty of Versailles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Discontent in Germany

Source B: Excerpt from a German newspaper, 1919

'The treaty is a diktat, humiliating our nation and destroying our pride.' Provenance: German newspaper article published shortly after the treaty was signed.

1.
Outline how Source B reflects German opinions about the Treaty of Versailles. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyze the short-term effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany's political situation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Long-term Consequences of the Treaty

Source C: Historian's view

'The Treaty of Versailles planted the seeds of future conflict by humiliating Germany and creating economic hardship.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published in a history journal.

1.
Compare the immediate and long-term consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of extremism in Germany. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Analyse the extent to which the Treaty of Versailles was successful in achieving its aims. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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