How did the Treaty of Versailles treat Germany?

Learning objective – to be able to explain the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany .

I can describe some of the ways the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

Grade 5

I can explain how the Treaty of Versailles on Germany.

Grade 3

I can explain and apply my knowledge to answer a set question on how the Treaty of Versailles on Germany.

Grade 1

What did the Germans get at Versailles?

TaskThe table below shows the key features of the Treaty of Versailles. List them under three headings – LAND, ARMY and MONEY.

The German army was limited to

100,000 soldiers.

German coal was now mined by

France.

Germans forced to build merchant ships for Allies.

Germany lost its overseas empire

Reparations fixed at £6.6 billion.

Germany lost 13% of its territory and six million people.

Germans were not allowed tanks, planes or subs.

Reparations included goods and

services.

Germany was now divided into two.

Rhineland was demilitarised.

German navy was limited to six battleships.

Germany lost territory with lots of raw materials.

Knowledge questions1. How were the Allies divided over how to treat Germany

at Versailles?2. Why was Article 231 – the War Guilt Clause – important

for many Germans?3. What was the Dolchstuss theory?

Source task

Read Source A and answer the following questions.1. What does Source A show about the German newspaper’s attitude

towards the Treaty of Versailles?2. Give two things you can infer from Source A about the German reactions

to the Treaty of Versailles?

Source A

Vengeance! German nation! Today in the Hall of Mirrors the disgraceful treaty is being signed. Do not forget it, The German people will, with unceasing work, press forward to reconquer the place among nations to which it is entitled. Then will come vengeance for the shame of 1919.

From a German newspaper, Deutsche Zeitung, 28th June 1919.

Extension task

This visual hexagon activity helps you make links between the

different parts of the Treaty of Versailles agreement.

In pairs, make links between each hexagon and write two sentences for each link explaining them fully.

Extension question

What is the most important link you have made in this exercise?

Explain your answer.