The End of World War IThe Effects of The Treaty of Versailles

World War I Recap

Treaty of Versailles

• “Controversial” German surrender

• Germany was the main target of punishment—why?

• Four key punishments of Germany

• Who will enforce the treaty?

German Reaction

• Confusion and anger

• Socialist Revolution & Freikorps

• Increased anti-Semitism

• Coalition government—Weimar Republic

Was the Treaty of Versailles Fair?

• Challenging to be objective

• Hindsight

Legacy of World War I