WWI Day Four

1. We took notes on the end of the War:

The End of WWI
America’s entry into the war and the flu turn the tide against Germany
Revolution destroy Austria-Hungary
German Emperor steps down
November 11, 1918: WWI ends
Civil War in Russia

9 million soldiers dead.
21 million soldiers wounded.
13 million civilians dead (disease and starvation).
338 billion spent
Insecurity and despair overwhelm Europe


2. Planning for Peace Worksheet:
Here are the answers


The Treaty of Versailles
1. Decision Makers
US, France, Great Britain, Italy (Russia not represented due to civil war, Germany not invited)

2. Goals
Self Determination: Allow people to decide what type of government they wanted rto live under
League of nations: an international organization that would keep peace around the world (USA does not join, Germany not invited)
Punish Germany

3. War Guilt
Sole responsibility for the war placed on Germany’s shoulders
Germany forced to pay Allies 33 billion over 30 years (reparations)

4.Military Restrictions
Limits size of German Army
Germany cannot import or manufacture weapons
Germany forbidden to have submarines or airforce

5. Territorial Changes
Germany returns Alsace-Lorraine to Germany
Germany surrenders all oversea colonies

6. Legacy
Treaty left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people.
Other nations felt cheated and betrayed as well. (Japan and Italy)
No self determination.
League of Nations had no real power