World War I & Effects

Aim: What were the results of WWI and how did it lead to the rise of Adolf Hitler?

Lesson Overview:

Item	Approx Time
Do Now	3-5 Min
Mini Lesson	15-20 Min
Activity	15 Min
Discussion	5-7 Min

Effects of WWI

Overwhelming odds and weariness forced an end to the fighting with the defeat of the Central Powers. The peace conference that followed was headed by the "Big Four," David Lloyd George of Britain, Georges Clemenceau of France, Vittorio Orlando of Italy, and Woodrow Wilson of the United States. Together, they drafted the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, which officially ended the war. Wilson tried to institute his 14 Points but was largely rejected. However, the League of Nations was created as a result and attempted to act as the peacekeeper of Europe. Unfortunately, it was weak and ineffectual due to the absence of the United States.

The treaty, however, was more about revenge, than it was about forging a lasting peace. Germany was forced to accept total responsibility for the start of the war. They also were forced to pay huge reparations, and give over vast amounts of territory. The start of World War II is a direct result of the harsh treatment of Germany after World War I and the main reason that Hitler used as propaganda by saying he wanted to avenge the treaty of Versailles.

Classwork & Homework

Lesson PowerPoint: Results of WWI

Lesson Video: World War I Summary

Lesson Activity: Treaty of Versailles - WWI

Homework: Results of WWI