Y10: 4-9. Germany’s Reaction I

Today you are going to investigate Germany’s reaction to the Treaty of Versailles…

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The video below discusses the terms of the Treaty of Versailles in detail. It also tells us why Germany was shocked by the Treaty of Versailles…

Why The Treaty of Versailles Was Such A Shock For Germany? (28:07 minutes long)

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The terms of the Treaty of Versailles were extremely harsh. It called for a significant reaction from Germany…

Germany’s Reaction. (1:38 minutes long)

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You have the same information in your Booklet on Peace Treaties, on page 16.

“Germany’s Reaction” (p.16)

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Also read what B.Walsh has to say about Germany’s reaction to specific terms of the Treaty of Versailles:

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The following cartoon also shows what the German people thought of the Treaty of Versailles… See if you can guess what this cartoon is trying to say about German feelings regarding the Treaty of Versailles.

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When dealing with political cartoons there are a number of things to look out for. Look at the cartoon analysis advice on p.17 to see what you have to consider when dealing with cartoon analysis / how to analyse a political cartoon…

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Would you be able to write a paragraph on each of the following cartoons, explaining what each cartoonist’s message is? Remember that it will be important to make reference to details in the cartoon! (You do not have to write the answers down – simple consider them…)

Below is one useful example of how a political cartoon can be analysed.

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The video below gives very useful information on cartoon analysis!

10 Things To Look For In Cartoons. (7:37 minutes long)

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Now, complete the following two worksheets (provided):

-Cartoon 1-

-Cartoon 2-

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Below are useful videos that explain some of the above political cartoons.

Treaty of Versailles Cartoon – ‘Give Him Rope’ Cartoon. (8:47 minutes long)

Treaty of Versailles – Peace and Future Cannon Fodder. (7:38 minutes long)

Treaty of Versailles Cartoon Analysis (‘Child Weeping’). (9:52 minutes long)

Treaty of Versailles Bitter Pill Cartoon. (6:35 minutes long)

Treaty of Versailles – Cartoon Analysis (‘100 billion marks’). (7:43 minutes long)

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