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Clemenceau: The Vampire in History

Interpret a cartoon depicting Clemenceau as a vampire sucking Germany's blood post-WWI Treaty of Versailles. Explore the context, content, and meaning, considering the historical background.

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Clemenceau: The Vampire in History

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  1. Clemenceau, the Vampire Interpreting a cartoon

  2. How do I interpret this cartoon? • Context – what was happening at the time? • Content – what is happening in the cartoon? • Comment – what is the meaning of the cartoon?

  3. Context – what was happening at the time? • Germany had just been defeated in WWI. • The Treaty of Versailles was signed in1919. • It had been written by the ‘Big Three’ and imposed on Germany. • Clemenceau wanted to ruin Germany • The Treaty blamed Germany for the war • The Treaty made her pay ‘reparations’ for ALL the damage. • Germany lost lots of land. • Germany lost her armed forces. • The Germans hated the Treaty.

  4. Content – what is happening in the picture? • A young girl, beautiful but poorly. • An evil-looking vampire... • … which is sucking the girl’s blood • Weapons laid aside. • Two bats outside the window – more vampires. • The window is open – the curtains are blowing.

  5. Comment – what is the meaning of the picture? • Germany • Clemenceau • Taking reparations • Germany’s army had been disbanded by the Treaty of Versailles. • Britain and America • Germany is helpless to defend herself. Two more bats Window open Vampire Poorly girl Sucking blood Discarded weapons

  6. German reactions to the Treaty of Versailles • Under the terms of the treaty Germany was to lose: • 10% of its land • All of its overseas colonies • 12.5% of its population • 16% of its coalfields • Almost 50% of its iron and steel industry

  7. Homework • 1) What happened to the German army under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles? • (4 marks) • 2) Explain the aims of Woodrow Wilson at the Paris Peace conference. • (6 marks) • 3) ‘The most hated term of the treaty for the German public was the war guilt clause.’ • How far do you agree with this statement? • (10 marks)

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