Links
- HistoryLearningSite: Sinking of the LusitaniaHow important was this in America's decision to join the conflict?
- HistoryLearningSite: America's military power in World War OneDescribes the impact of American entry into the War
- FirstWorldWar.comExcellent resource for personal research
- Mocking Cards of the CentralsA look at how pictures were used to humiliate opponent nations
Articles
On defeat:
Mazower, M. (1999): 'Two Cheers for Versailles', History Today, Vol. 49, Issue 7, 8f.
On the Peace:
Sharp, A. (2008): 'Dreamland of the Armistice', History Today, Vol. 58, Issue 11, 28ff.
Alan Sharp Looks at the Factors Shaping National Policies in the Weeks Preceding the Paris Peace Conference, When the Failure of the Victorious Allies to Agree on Aims and a Process for Negotiations with the Germans Resulted in a 'Tragedy of Disappointment'.
Palace of Versailles
Handouts
Have a look at the National Archives and when you have read the background attempt the worksheet.
References
Palace of Versailles: Eric Pouhier (CC)
Armistice Day: SPakhrin (CC)
Key Questions
Critique any one post war treaty.
Was Germany's biggest problem weak allies, or the United States?
With reference to two post-war treaties, analyse their effect on Eastern European powers?
Why did the central powers lose the war?