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=World War 1 Effects Essay= After the Great War, Europe was left to put the pieces back together and stabilize the continent. Peace was the ultimate goal but the choices that the world powers made following the war eventually led to another war. We will explore what happened and develop conclusions based on what we find. You must write a **600 to 800** (about 2- 2 1/2 page) word essay on one of the three topics listed below.


 * 1 Topic- __The Parts and the Effects of the Treaty of Versailles.__**
 * What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles? Who was ultimately in charge of what happened in this treaty? Summarize the treaty. What were the main points of the treaty? How did the European map change because of this treaty? In what way was this treaty harsh on Germany? What was Germany's punishment? How did this treaty "help" rebuild Europe? How do you think this treaty led to World War 2 and what was Germany like following this war?**

Suggested paragraph ideas: Intro End of the war Paris Peace Conference and the Big Four 14 Points Blame on Germany/Revenge How did it lead to World War II? Conclusion


 * 2 Topic- __Germany's tough times after the war__**
 * Germany after the War? What kinds of harsh penalties did Germany have to pay after the war? How did reparations effect the economy? Describe inflation, food shortages, and unemployment after the war. Explain the Wiemar Republic and why it was weak. Why was radicalism so prevalent in Germany after the war? What kind of radical groups formed in Germany between wars? Why did German soldiers feel "stabbed in the back" by their government and how did the thought of revenge influence the period between wars?**

Suggested Paragraph Format: Intro Germany Loses the War Treaty of Versailles Effects- Inflation, Starvation, Depression Rise of the Radicals- Communists/Facists (Nazis) How did it lead to World War II? Conclusion.

Requirements: -Must be 600-800 words long. -Must have at least four solid sources. NO wikipedia, answers.com or anything like these sites. -You need to use MLA format (citations in parenthesis). -12 point font and double spaced. I can go over this with the class. -**It must be written on your wiki.** Write it in pages, then paste it into your wiki under Unit 6 Projects. -You must have the paper edited by two people in the class (put their names after works cited page). -You must have a title page that states which essay it is on, your name, your period, and the due date.

This assignment is worth 50 points.