The Treaty of Versailles

1. What were the aims and motives of the victorious powers in drawing up the Treaty of Versailles? (You MAY need outside research for this question)
2. Was the Treaty a fair one? Was the German response justified?
3. Your reading discusses why Germany objects to the Treaty of Versailles. In YOUR OWN WORDS describe why the Germans objected?
4. Was the treaty too harsh?
5. Do you feel that the Treaty of Versailles accomplished peace?
6. How did the Treaty of St. Germain and The Treaty of Trianon leave Austria and Hungary with economic problems?

Peace Without Victory and Wilson's Fourteen Points

When the war started, no one had any specific ideas about what they hoped to achieve, exept that Germany and Austria wanted to preserve the Habsburg Empire. As the war progressed some of the governments involved began to list their war aims.

British Prime Minister Lloyd George was a supporter of democracy and felt that France should receive justice for losing Alsace and Lorraine to Germany. He also felt strongly that Germany should pay reparations for all the damages they had done.

Please read the handouts distributed to you in class and answer the following questions in detail.

Peace Without Victory Reading:

1. What are Wilson's objections to a peace with victory?
2. According to Wilson, what is the only way Europe can attain stability?
3. What does Wilson think is the most urgent question that affects the future of mankind?
4. What does Wilson say nations must be willing to do in order for "peace without victory" to succeed?
5. Wilson says he is presenting his ideas in part due to "a just regard for the opinion of mankind." What important colonial document uses the same words? You MAY need external research for this question.

Peace or War Reading:

1. How did the Allies' version of a peace treaty differ from Wilson's "peace without victory?"
2. Why did the Allies object to Wilson's Fourteen Points?
3. What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
4. Why did Clemenceau agree to give Wilson "his" League of Nations?
5. How were Germany and Austria-Hungary affected by the treaties ending World War I?

I've also included Wilson's Fourteen Points for you to have and keep in your binders.  REMEMBER!!! This is the week that you are to comment on two of your colleague's blog posting this week!

The War At Sea

The general public in Germany and Britain expected a series of naval battles between the rival Dreadnought fleets. However both sides were cautious and dared not risk any action which might result in the loss of their main fleets. Answer the following questions in detail - these will help you to comprehend The War At Sea.

1) How did the Allies aim to use their navies in three ways?
2) How did the Allied blockade cause problems?
3) How did the Germans retaliate with mines and submarine attacks?
4) Describe the Battle of Jutland (May 31st, 1916).
5) Describe how unrestricted submarine warfare began (January 1917).

Eastern and Western Fronts: WWI

There were two major fronts where countries mobilized during World War I: The Eastern Front and The Western Front. For next week's blog I would like you to compare and contrast the eastern front and western front in 1914 and in 1916. I would also like you to describe how a stalemate played a role due to these fronts.

I MAY provide you with a handout in class, however most of this can be researched online. STAY AWAY FROM ANSWERS.COM AND ASK.COM! Also, due to the long weekend your blog is due Monday, October 14th by 9:00 p.m.

www.firstworldwar.com has information on these two fronts.

Schlieffen Plan Questions

Answer 10 Questions from Handout in this Blog...thank you!