The End of World War I
World War I was fought from July 28th 1914 until November 11th 1918 predominantly in Europe with up to 40 million people killed, wounded or missing in action. World War I marked the end of many European monarchs and impacted a generation of people in England, France and many other countries. But it also began the rise of the Unites States military power, the rise of Fascism and Communism, and a new style of aerial warfare. In this chapter we will be investigating the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations and analysing cartoons as evidence of history. |
To Do:
Before we start looking at History I want you to create the following in your workbooks;
- Title Page: Year 10 History
- Timeline: Running the vertical length of your page. Start at year 1918 and end at 1939
- Glossary: In the back of your book create a glossary
Before we start looking at History I want you to create the following in your workbooks;
- Title Page: Year 10 History
- Timeline: Running the vertical length of your page. Start at year 1918 and end at 1939
- Glossary: In the back of your book create a glossary
World War IHow did World War I begin? What were the consequences of the war? How did the war change Europe and the World? How did the War end?
To Do:
1. Watch the below video which goes through the reasons why WWI started; Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, Imperialism, conflict and alliances, and lack of natural resources for rising economies. Add World War I and Imperialism to your glossary. 2. Watch the below tongue in cheek Horrible Histories video
3. The various consequences of the War were; Trench warfare; European map change; End of monarchs; and
Loss of generation. 4. Whilst watching the below video, copy down 4-5 reasons why the war ended. |
The Treaty of VersaillesThe Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty that was created as a result of the five-month-long Paris Peace Conference of 1919 which put an official end to World War I. But what did it involve?
To Do: 1. Read JacPlus 1.2 - The Treaty of Versailles - 'Main military terms', 'Territorial losses' and 'Economic terms'. 2. Look at Source 2 and analyse how the map of Europe was changed by the Treaty. 3. Watch the video below: 4. Who were the key people involved in the Treaty and what did they want?
5. Summary - Write a summary of what the Treaty of Versailles was, what did Germany lose, and what did the Allies gain? Add a short definition to your glossary. Notes
BRAT - This acronym will help in memorising punishments set on Germany from the Treaty of Versailles. B - Blame R - Reparations A - Army T - Territory |
The League of NationsThe League of Nations was formed in 1919 in an effort to establish world peace. Its member countries hoped to prevent wars by helping to settle disputes between countries. But what else did the League of Nations aim to establish?
To Do: 1. Read JacPlus 1.2 - The Treaty of Versailles - 'The League of Nations' and add the establishment of the League of Nations to your timeline. 2. Answer - What is the League of Nations? What were its aim? 3. Read JacPlus 1.2 'Weaknesses of the League' and analyse Source 4. 4. Answer queston 6b and add the League of Nations to your glossary. 5. Analyse the cartoons below of the League of Nations. Notes
The League of Nations four main aims were to to encourage co-operation, disarmament, improve life and jobs for people around the world, and world peace. The main weaknesses of the League of Nations were that it didn't have Army, the USA did not join, the structure was confusing, and everyone had to agree which made making decisions extremely difficult. |
League of Nations - Activity 5 - Analyse the below images.
Use the above right instructions to guide you through the analysis.
Use the above right instructions to guide you through the analysis.
Common Assessment Task
Now that you have completed a few cartoon examples, it is time to do your CAT on a World War 1 cartoon.
You have 30 minutes to complete this CAT, no notes or computers are allowed, and remember to answer the question, refer to the source details and the contextual knowledge.
Now that you have completed a few cartoon examples, it is time to do your CAT on a World War 1 cartoon.
You have 30 minutes to complete this CAT, no notes or computers are allowed, and remember to answer the question, refer to the source details and the contextual knowledge.