Reactions to the Treaty of Versailles

This video tutorial focuses on analyzing a 1919 cartoon from a German magazine, exploring its message and historical context. It guides students on how to answer exam questions by considering the mark scheme, symbols, and contextual knowledge. The video delves into the Treaty of Versailles, its harsh terms, and the impact on Germany, including reparations and economic strain. Students are encouraged to interpret the cartoon's symbols and understand the criticism of the Allied powers.

What year was the cartoon published, and in which magazine did it appear?

• 1919, The New Yorker

• 1920, Der Spiegel

• 1919, Simplicissimus

• 1918, The Times

What is the minimum requirement to earn 3-4 marks when analyzing the cartoon?

• Simply answer the question without details

• Include contextual knowledge

• Analyze symbols and use source details

• Provide a personal opinion

Who were the 'Big Three' involved in the Treaty of Versailles negotiations?

• Napoleon, Wellington, Blücher

• Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin

• Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin

• Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Wilson

What was one of the key demands of the Treaty of Versailles imposed on Germany?

• Increase its army size

• Form alliances with other nations

• Pay 100 billion marks in reparations

• Annex neighboring countries

How did the reparations affect Germany's economy according to the video?

• It had no significant impact

• It improved international trade

• It caused severe economic strain

• It led to economic prosperity

What does the starving child in the cartoon symbolize?

• The wealth of Germany

• The strength of the German army

• The suffering of the German people

• The prosperity of the Allies

What is the overall message of the cartoon as discussed in the video?

• Support for the Treaty of Versailles

• Neutral stance on the treaty

• Celebration of Germany's victory

• Criticism of the harsh terms imposed on Germany

What does the German mother in the cartoon potentially represent?

• The Allied forces

• The German government

• The British public

• The Big Three

Why is it important to consider the writing accompanying the cartoon?

• It offers historical context

• It provides artistic techniques

• It gives the author's biography

• It lists the cartoon's awards

What was the German public's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles as depicted in the cartoon?

• They felt it was fair

• They believed it was too lenient

• They thought it was too harsh

• They were indifferent