The Treaty of Versailles

Each of the defeated countries had to sign a different treaty with the victorious Allies. The most important treaty was with Germany called the Treaty of Versailles. Wilson, Clemenceau and Lloyd George had to make compromises and none of them were happy with the final treaty. In the end, the Treaty was harsh, its terms can be divided into five areas: Guilt (for the war); Armed forces; Reparations; German Territories and the league of Nations.

	The impact of the First World War and the background to the Paris Peace Conference lesson video
	An MP4 Iphone ready version of the video covering the terms of the Treaty. Download the zip file and install it on your hand held device for portable revision and learning.
	An video map animation that examines the precise territory changes enacted by the Treaty of Versailles

You can use any of these resources provided or use them in a way that suits your lesson. The animated presentations require Adobe Reader 9 or later. The latest version can be obtained here

Lessons & Resources » Were the peace treaties of 1919 - 1923 fair?

• Political Cartoon Interpretation
• The Background to the Treaty of Versailles
• The Big Three
• The Aims of the Leaders at the Paris Peace Conference
• German Reactions to the Terms of the Treaty
• The Impact of the Treaty on Germany
• Verdicts and Fairness of the Treaty
• The Other Peace Settlements