1. Based on your column totals above, use the Tool to explain why you think the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were either fair or unfair to Germany.

2. The word "Disarmament" is highlighted in the table above. Based on the terms of the treaty, what do you think the word "disarmament" means?

A. Paying for damages caused by the war

B. Reducing a nation's supply of weapons or the strength of its armed forces

Incorrect. This is the definition of reparations.

Correct!

3. Based on the terms of the treaty, which victorious nation appeared to get what they most wanted from Germany?

A. France

B. United States

C. Great Britain

Correct! France wanted to bring Germany down. They felt most threatened by German military power and wanted to ensure that France would remain dominant on the European continent.

Incorrect. The United States wanted a more fair and just treatment of Germany. The Treaty of Versailles did just the opposite.

Incorrect. While Great Britain wanted Germany to be punished, the Treaty of Versailles went further and tried to squeeze Germany for years to come.