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Unit 1, Section 2, Lesson 3:
Wilson, War and Peace.
Essential Question:
How did Americans affect the end of World War I and its peace settlements?
How did Americans affect the end of World War I and its peace settlements?
Key Vocabulary:
Convoy, Fourteen Points, Self-Determination, League of Nations, Reparations, Reservationists
Objectives:
Convoy, Fourteen Points, Self-Determination, League of Nations, Reparations, Reservationists
Objectives:
- Understand how the United States military contributed to the Allied victory in the war.
- Describe the aims of the Fourteen Points.
- Explain why the United States Senate refused to ratify the treaty ending World War I.
Writing a Treaty to end World War I
In this activity, you will assume roles as experts from countries that participated in World War I. These experts will meet both in expert groups and with their respective country representatives to determine what terms, in four specific areas, should be included in the treaty which will formally end the war.
Next, you must decide as countries whether they will sign the treaty they have negotiated. To conclude the unit, students will compare the treaty they create with the real Treaty of Versailles to determine which treaty would most likely ensure long lasting peace in Europe.
Next, you must decide as countries whether they will sign the treaty they have negotiated. To conclude the unit, students will compare the treaty they create with the real Treaty of Versailles to determine which treaty would most likely ensure long lasting peace in Europe.
The Task:
You are a citizen from one of the leading countries which fought in World War I: Germany, Russia, France, Great Britain, Italy, or the United States. Because you are an expert in a specific area of study, you have received the following letter, which asks you to help to develop a treaty to end the war.
The Process:
Each country will consist of a team of experts which consists of its finest minds to discuss the topics of reparations, territorial changes, military power, ethics, and world affairs.
Economists, you will help determine what costs were incurred because of the War, and what amount of reparations, if any, should be paid. How much money did your country spend? What financial losses incurred?
Geographers, You will help determine what territorial boundaries will be established as provisions of the Treaty. Create a map showing what Europe should look like after the war.
Ethicists, you will determine which, if any country, is responsible for causing the War. Consult resources to determine who started the war and support with three pieces of "evidence".
Military Experts, you will determine what restrictions or regulations upon military power will be required by the Treaty. What was the military like in your country during World War I? Should any militaries be restricted as a result of the treaty?
Ambassadors, you will be spokesperson for your group at all Conference meetings. You may call upon experts to support your testimony. You are responsible for the scheduling of tasks, to be certain your country complies with the Official Conference Agenda. At expert meetings you may speak only to your delegates. Summarize the collected information from your team in order to establish an overall treaty.
By the end of your meeting, you should be able to explain your country's position on the end of World War I, what the war meant to your country, and what you hope to accomplish at the conference.
Economists, you will help determine what costs were incurred because of the War, and what amount of reparations, if any, should be paid. How much money did your country spend? What financial losses incurred?
Geographers, You will help determine what territorial boundaries will be established as provisions of the Treaty. Create a map showing what Europe should look like after the war.
Ethicists, you will determine which, if any country, is responsible for causing the War. Consult resources to determine who started the war and support with three pieces of "evidence".
Military Experts, you will determine what restrictions or regulations upon military power will be required by the Treaty. What was the military like in your country during World War I? Should any militaries be restricted as a result of the treaty?
Ambassadors, you will be spokesperson for your group at all Conference meetings. You may call upon experts to support your testimony. You are responsible for the scheduling of tasks, to be certain your country complies with the Official Conference Agenda. At expert meetings you may speak only to your delegates. Summarize the collected information from your team in order to establish an overall treaty.
By the end of your meeting, you should be able to explain your country's position on the end of World War I, what the war meant to your country, and what you hope to accomplish at the conference.
Resources:
The following internet sources will help you to complete this task.
The Peace Settlements: Treaty of Versailles
Overview of the events and decisions made at the W.W.I Peace Conference.
The Economic Consequences of Peace
Explanation of how the W.W.I Peace Treaty relates to economics, by the famous economist John Maynard Keynes.
The Versailles Treaty and Related Documents
In addition to the complete Versailles Peace Treaty, this web site has many related documents, such as maps, charts and photos.
Armies Mobilized and Casualties: 1914-18
Figures on W.W.I armies are available here.
Financial Cost of War
Figures on W.W.I costs are available here.
The World War I Document Archive
An archive of primary documents from World War I.
W.W.I Sites: Links to Other Resources
Lots of connections to resources about W.W.I.
President Wilson and W.W.I
A version of how the war began.
World War I - Trenches on the Web
A collection of W.W.I resources.
The Peace Settlements: Treaty of Versailles
Overview of the events and decisions made at the W.W.I Peace Conference.
The Economic Consequences of Peace
Explanation of how the W.W.I Peace Treaty relates to economics, by the famous economist John Maynard Keynes.
The Versailles Treaty and Related Documents
In addition to the complete Versailles Peace Treaty, this web site has many related documents, such as maps, charts and photos.
Armies Mobilized and Casualties: 1914-18
Figures on W.W.I armies are available here.
Financial Cost of War
Figures on W.W.I costs are available here.
The World War I Document Archive
An archive of primary documents from World War I.
W.W.I Sites: Links to Other Resources
Lots of connections to resources about W.W.I.
President Wilson and W.W.I
A version of how the war began.
World War I - Trenches on the Web
A collection of W.W.I resources.
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