Treaty of Versailles

1. One positive outcome from the Treaty of Versailles was the formation of the ________________ because its purpose was for member countries to work together to prevent another world war.

2. US President Woodrow Wilson disagreed with the severity of the Treaty of Versailles, so the US government refused to ________________ it.

3. Since Germany was blamed for the cause of WW1, it had to pay ________________ for the damages caused in other countries.

4. All of the Central Powers signed a different ________________ with the Allied Powers at the end of WW1.

5. The signing of the ________________ ________________ ________________ was the last treaty of be signed and officially marked the end of WW1. However, it set events in motion that would eventually lead to World War 2.

6. Which part of the Treaty of Versailles was the most damaging to Germany's economy?

• Germany was not allowed to rebuild its military.

• Germany lost its colonies.

• Germany had to pay reparations to other countries.

• Germany had to accept full responsibility for causing WW1.

7. Why did Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau want Germany to be severely punished?

• France suffered a lot of damage since it was invaded and many battles had been fought there.

• Kaiser Wilhelm II refused to accept responsibility for causing the war.

• Prime Minister David Lloyd George and President Woodrow Wilson did not agree with Germany's harsh punishment.

• The Treaty of Versailles was the last treaty to be signed.

8. What was the goal of Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau on the Treaty of Versailles?

• to help Germany rebuild its military

• to ensure Germany did not invade France in the future

• to make Kaiser Wilhelm II step down from power

• to build better weapons in France

9. Why did the United States refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

• The United States would not receive any reparations from Germany.

• No battles were fought on US soil.

• President Woodrow Wilson did not blame Germany for causing WW1.

• President Woodrow Wilson worried severe punishments could eventually cause another war.

10. When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

• 1926

• 1914

• 1919

• 1918