Topic Five (1.5): Module One Review

Key question 1 contains the following syllabus points. Make sure you have a detailed set of notes to support this content.

Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?

  • What were the motives and aims of the Big Three at Versailles?
  • Why did the victors not get everything they wanted?
  • What was the impact of the Treaty on Germany up to the end of 1923?
  • Could the Treaty be justified at the time?

Specified content

  • The roles of Wilson, Clemenceau, and Lloyd George in the peace-making process
  • The terms of the Treaty
  • Social, economic, and political impact of the Treaty in Germany to the end of 1923
  • Contemporary opinions about the Treaty

Now try some of these questions from previous exams. Make sure you use the advice for Paper 1 to help you with your structure:

  • Why did Clemenceau and Lloyd George disagree over how to treat Germany?    [6]
  • ‘The Treaty of Versailles was a fair settlement.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
  • Why was Wilson disappointed with the peace settlement? [6]
  • To what extent was the Treaty of Versailles a reasonable treaty in the circumstances of the time? Explain your answer [10]
  • Why was it difficult to make a peace settlement which would please all the Allies? [6]
  • ‘Most Germans were horrified by the terms of the Treaty.’ How justified was this reaction? Explain your answer.[10]
  • Explain why Germany thought the Treaty of Versailles was motivated by revenge. [6]
  • How satisfied were the “Big Three” with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles? Explain your answer. [10]

If you feel you cannot answer them, make sure you go back to your notes to make sure you are confident.

We have also included a base revision booklet to support you with your retrieval practice skills. This will enable you to learn the base facts and revisit them throughout your course.

READ – KQ1 Versailles Base Revision Booklet Download READ – KQ1 Versailles Base Revision Booklet 

Quiz 

A good, quick test of how your study of the Module is proceeding is Quiz One. This can be done several times to check your progress.

Assignment

When you are fully prepared and feel confident with the material, you should complete Assignment One and submit it to your tutor for marking and feedback.