ToV Lesson Breakdown

• 1. Opening activity• 2. Notes/discuss • 3. Treaty Simulation• 4. Debrief Questions• 5. Homework

ToV Prep

• 1. Character Sheets• 2. Books; Class-set

Treaty of Versailles: Simulation

Crafting a Treaty

RULES• 1. No shouting. Diplomats do not shout• 2. Remain seated until Diplomacy stage• 3. If you need to speak with me. Raise hand• 4. Remain in your nations character during

simulation• 5. Make sure everyone has his/her say. Leave

no one out from your group

Directions

1. Decide the following roles: -Diplomat-negotiate with other groups/examine needs-Deputy Diplomat-assist the Diplomat/examine needs-Recorder-write down options. Use a different piece of paper-Map Analyzer: To show were different countries/areas are on a map (use

page 475)Once roles are decided send someone to get your nation’s packet2. Needs stage (10 min): Read over your Character Sheet. Discuss needs.

Examine map to see what parts you want. 3. Option Stage (15min): Choose the options on the option sheet based on

your countries needs. 4. Diplomacy Stage (25minutes): Discuss your options with other groups

(send diplomats out). Use this stage to get support for the options you want. Promise groups to support them if they support you. Make agreements.

5. Peace Treaty Stage (10min): Debate and discuss as whole class on each option. Vote as a class which option gets include into peace treaty.

6. Debrief (5min): Answer discussion questions about simulation

EXAMPLE OUTCOME FROM SIMULATION:

• A. Germany=BLAME• B. Germany= 24 billion to pay• C. Germany has only 100,000• D. Colonies=FREE• E. Unsettled issue• F. Germany loses land

G. Germany loses Saar• H. Poland is Free from Germany!• I. Danzig goes to Poland• J. Germany loses land to Russia• K. Czech becomes free• L. Germany loses land to Italy

Debrief Questions• 1. Who got the blame for WW1? Why?• 2. Did you get all of what you wanted? Why or

why not?• 3. How might the treaty lead to another World

War? Explain. • 4. What was easy and difficult about the

simulation? Explain.