Glencoe World History New York Edition

"The Treaty of Versailles"

Introduction

The Treaty of Versailles redrew the map of Europe and set the stage for a Second World War. In this activity you will learn about the treaty's provisions and the parties' reaction to the treaty, analyzing how the treaty's conditions affected the relationships between European countries.

Destination Title: firstworldwar.com

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Start at the First World War Web site.

• Read the text on the opening page, taking notes as you go.
• Click on "lengthy list of complaints." Read through the German delegation's protests against the treaty.

After you have read the material, answer the following questions.

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