Name: _____________________________
PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE
TREATY OF VERSAILLES SIMULATION & ASSIGNMENT
DAY 1: Independent backgrounder reading, video, simulation *Homework: Speech Writing
DAY 2: Speech writing *Homework: Speech Writing
DAY 3: Speeches and final Treaty Signing, note on Treaty outcomes, submit Treaty Simulation Worksheet
PART1:
PROCESS WORK & SIMULATION PARTICIPATION: COMPLETE THE SIMULATION WORKSHEET (student who are absent must independently
complete the Round 1 of the Simulation Worksheet). Complete the chart with the note on the Treaty.
Thinking |
Inquiry
Criteria
Not Yet
Research from
BACKGROUNDER
and participation in
the simulation is
missing.
Level 1
Research from
BACKGROUNDER
and participation in
the simulation is
limited.
Level 2
Research from
BACKGROUNDER
and participation in
the simulation is
adequate in scope.
Level 3
Research from
BACKGROUNDER
and participation in
the simulation is
thorough in scope.
Level 4
Research from
BACKGROUNDER
and participation in
the simulation is
excellent in scope.
Mark
/10
PART2:
THE SPEECH: Students will write a 1-page speech (1-2 minutes) to advocate for their top 5 points to be included in the Treaty of Versailles (this
is your personal view and not the group’s position). At the Paris Peace Conference, you may introduce yourself as a Canadian delegate or some
other representative (considering the point of view expressed in your speech). Each point you present must be accompanied by a justification
that demonstrates research from the background information, simulation, and video for its position on the list. Global circumstances and possible
outcomes of the proposed treaty points should be considered as well as how the points presented address the original underlying causes of the
war (MAIN). (Students who are absent must record and submit their speech to Ms. Nash)
Communication
Thinking | Inquiry
Criteria
Not Yet
Research from the
video,
backgrounder, and
simulation was
missing.
Level 1
Research from the
video,
backgrounder, and
simulation was
limited in scope.
Points presented
were limited or not
understood.
Ability to
communicate a
point of view based
on a stated opinion
was missing,
unclear, confusing,
or contradictory.
The use of
language, tone of
voice, eye contact
showed minimal to
no preparation.
Ability to
communicate a
point of view based
on a stated opinion
was limited. The
use of language,
tone of voice, eye
contact was weak.
Level 2
Research from the
video,
backgrounder, and
simulation was
adequate in scope.
Most points
presented were
adequate and fairly
well understood
with some support.
Ability to
communicate a
point of view based
on a stated opinion
was sufficient. The
use of language,
tone of voice, eye
contact was
sufficient.
Level 3
Research from the
video,
backgrounder, and
simulation was
good in scope.
Points presented
were understood
and supported.
Ability to
communicate a
point of view based
on a stated opinion
was good. The use
of language, tone
of voice, eye
contact was good.
Level 4
Research from the
video,
backgrounder, and
simulation was
excellent in scope.
Points presented
were thoroughly
understood and
convincingly
supported.
Ability to
communicate a
point of view based
on a stated opinion
was outstanding.
The use of
language, tone of
voice, eye contact
was highly effective
and convincing.
Mark
/10
/10
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Name: _____________________________
OPTIONS FOR NEGOTIATION: AREAS of CONCERN
War reparations: damages paid by the losing country to “repair” the damages caused in the war
Areas of Concern & Negotiation
Blame – who is to blame for the war
Cost of the War
There was billions of dollars worth of
damage done to France, loss of life,
and property.
France wanted reparations - but how
much?
What should be done with
Germany’s military? How powerful
should it be? Shoid it be destroyed,
kept completely intact, or
somewhere in the middle?
Option #1
Option #2
Option #3
Germany
£2,000,000,000
Germany & Austria-Hungary
£6,600,000,000
No one nation can be blamed
£24,000,000,000
Reduced to 100,000 men. German
Navy reduced to 36 ships. No
conscription allowed. No tanks,
submarines or aircraft to be built. All
wartime weapons to be melted
down.
No League of Nations
Reduced to 250,000 men. German
Navy reduced to 50 ships. No
conscription allowed. Allowed to
keep all tanks, submarines and air
force.
No further conscription, though
forces to remain as before the war.
All armed services to be at pre-war
levels.
League of Nations with power to put
economic sanctions on its members
The colonies are to be allowed to
govern themselves as independent
nations
League of Nations for discussion with
no power to enforce
recommendations, negotiations or
decisions made by its members
France and Great Britain split the
colonies and territories captured
from Germany and Turkey.
Alsace-Lorraine Once part of France,
it was taken by the Germans in 1870
Returned to France
Germany allowed to keep it
Placed under the control of the
league of Nations until a decision is
made
Saar: An area of Germany with
excellent coal fields.
Give to France for 15 years. The
French need the coal mines to rebuild
after war. Following this time, the
people of Saar vote to see if they
want to be French or German.
Remain in Germany - the rich
coalfields are needed to build the
German economy after war.
Let Germany keep it - but half of any
profit from the field must be given to
the allies as war damages.
Rhineland: The industrial heart of
Germany. With it, Germany could
once again rise to power. It is also on
the border with France, Belgium, and
the Netherlands
Taken over by the French as part of
war reparation
The League of Nations takes over the
Rhineland
Poland
Let it remain in German hands
Make it a protectorate under the
League of Nations until a vote can
see who should govern it
Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and
Estonia. These were formerly part of
Russia but were handed over to
Germany when Russia negotiated
peace with Germany and withdrew
from WWI in 1918.
Czechoslovakia Formerly part of the
Austro- Hungarian Empire - the
empire broke up.
To become independent nations
Place under international control
until the consequence can be viewed.
Germany can keep control of the area
without any military. Allied
supervision put in place, under the
control of the League of Nations, to
prevent another attack on France or
Belgium
Become an independent nation – this
will cut off east Prussia (Germany)
from the rest of Germany. It will have
a port to trade with.
N/A
Place under international control
until the consequence can be viewed.
Make an independent nation
League of Nations: a proposed
international peacekeeping body that
will negotiate between disputing
nations.
Colonies of Germany: Germany
controls several territories in Africa.
These were mainly in Africa such as
Togoland and Tanganyika, plus lands
captured from the Turks. Who gets
them?
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The colonies are put under the
control of the league of Nations until
further decisions are made as to who
is to run them.
N/A
Name: _____________________________
SIMULATION SHEET: Write your results from discussion and negotiations in the chart. Be sure to include
comments or justifications that relate to your role and the historical context regarding your decisions
Areas of Concern & Negotiation
Round #1
Preliminary Delegate Groups
Round #2
Treaty Negotiation
Blame – Who is to blame for the war
Cost of the War
There was billions of dollars worth of
damage done to France, loss of life,
and property.
France wanted reparations - but how
much?
What should be done with
Germany’s military? How powerful
should it be? Should it be destroyed,
kept completely intact, or
somewhere in the middle?
League of Nations: a proposed
international peacekeeping body that
will negotiate between disputing
nations.
Colonies of Germany: Germany
controls several territories in Africa.
These were mainly in Africa such as
Togoland and Tanganyika, plus lands
captured from the Turks. Who gets
them?
Alsace-Lorraine Once part of France,
it was taken by the Germans in 1870
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Treaty of Versailles
Name: _____________________________
Saar: An area of Germany with
excellent coal fields.
Rhineland: The industrial heart of
Germany. With it, Germany could
once again rise to power. It is also on
the border with France, Belgium, and
the Netherlands
Poland
Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and
Estonia. These were formerly part of
Russia but were handed over to
Germany when Russia negotiated
peace with Germany and withdrew
from WWI in 1918.
Czechoslovakia Formerly part of the
Austro- Hungarian Empire - the
empire broke up.
Additional Notes:
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Name: _____________________________
Simulation adapted from: Mr. McDonald www.SchoolHistory.co.uk
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