Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations, World War I

This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Treaty of Versailles after World War and the attempt at the creation of the League of Nations. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “Awaiting the decision from Paris” 1919 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
The Treaty of Versailles document analysis with scaffolding questions
Treaty of Versailles War Guilt Clause text primary source analysis with scaffolding questions
League of Nations political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Differing perspectives activity - students will analyze the varying perspectives on the Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations and determine supportive or critical viewpoints; scaffolding questions included
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the Treaty of Versailles lead to tensions that eventually caused World War II?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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