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To Begin…

To Begin…. Please get out paper for your WW1 quiz (chapter 30+) When you finish, turn it in and pull out any research you gathered for today. Post-War Debates. You’ll be divided into groups based on your assigned research topic/POV Work together to develop your argument:

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  1. To Begin… • Please get out paper for your WW1 quiz (chapter 30+) • When you finish, turn it in and pull out any research you gathered for today.

  2. Post-War Debates • You’ll be divided into groups based on your assigned research topic/POV • Work together to develop your argument: • What evidence is most convincing? • What do you think your opponent will say, and how will you respond? • What questions might you receive from the audience, and how will you respond? • Generate clear talking points. Preparedness and confidence are important.

  3. Things to keep in mind as we debate • Try to use specific evidence as frequently as possible. • Speak respectfully and calmly. • Do not interrupt; please wait to be recognized by the speaker. • Share the floor; the more voices the better. • Remember… this is just pretend. Don’t get too emotional 

  4. What should be included in the Treaty of Versailles? President Wilson v. European Allied Powers

  5. Treaty of Versailles • Armistice Day – 11/11/1918 • Dominated by “big 4” – the prime ministers of France, Great Britain, and Italy and President Wilson • European nations had entirely different goals for treaty

  6. Wilson’s Agenda: No secret treaties Freedom of the seas Free trade Self-determination Reduction of armaments League of Nations European Nations’ Agenda: Severely punish Germany Make Germany admit blame for war and pay reparations Buffer zone between France and Germany Control of German colonies and territories occupied during war Treaty of Versailles Continued

  7. Treaty of Versailles Continued • Results: • Germany admit total blame for war and pay total cost of war • Reduce Germany’s army and eliminate navy • Divide Germany’s colonies among Allies and establish a series of new nations • League of Nations

  8. Should the U.S. ratify the Treaty of Versailles? President Wilson v. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge

  9. U.S. Response to Treaty Congress frustrated by the Treaty, particularly Article X and promised to block passage Wilson went directly to people through whirlwind cross-country tour Treaty (with Lodge’s reservations) twice defeated in Senate Presidential election of 1920 seen as referendum People elected Republican Warren G. Harding, killing any chances of American ratification of Treaty of Versailles U.S. signed separate peace agreements in October 1921

  10. …To End • The League of Nations ultimately failed to keep world peace. Do you think U.S. membership would have made a difference? Why or why not?

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