Bell Ringer: Half Sheet 1. Imperialism 2. Militarism 3. Nationalism 4. Alliances a. agreements or promises to defend and help another country b. trying to build up an empire (powerful country that controls several less powerful countries c. building up armed forces, getting ready for war d. having pride in your country, willing to defend it Major Developments Following World War I Use the Major Developments in Europe Following WWI Timeline Cartoon Video Clip about the Russian Revolution

http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=KZbho6AsBOc Why did the Russian Revolution occur? • For many years before World War I, Russian citizens had suffered under the rule of Tsar (leader) Nicholas II. • The ruling class held the country’s wealth, and the people barely had enough food to eat. • Russia fought on the side of the Allies in World War I and suffered terrible losses. • By 1917, Russians were tired of food shortages, freezing from coal shortages, and exhausted by war. What happened to Russia after the Russian Revolution? • Workers united against the Russian ruler, overthrew the monarchy, and killed Nicholas and his family. • A revolutionary group seized power and established the Soviet Union as a communist country. Distributed Summarizing

With a partner, describe in your own words the Russian Revolution and how it changed Russia.

The War is Over!

The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I. What is a treaty? Examining the Treaty of Versailles Activity

In small groups, students will examine components of the real treaty to determine the actual decisions that were made. Other groups will examine Germany’s response to the treaty. Examining the Treaty of Versailles Activity If you could use one word to describe the Treaty of Versailles, what would the word be and why? Share your word with an elbow partner.

Do you agree with the Treaty of Versailles? Explain why. Share your thoughts with an elbow partner. Treaty of Versailles Requirements (add requirements of the treaty to the Major Developments sheet) • It forced Germany to accept responsibility for causing World War I • It required Germany to pay reparations (payments) to other countries for their losses and damage • It required Germany to give up 1 million square miles of land, (size of Alaska and Texas combined) much of which was rich in natural resources (Why does this matter?) • It required Germany to limit its armed forces Treaty of Versailles Effects (add requirements of the treaty to the Major Developments sheet) • Germans greatly resented the restrictions put on it by the Treaty of Versailles. • Germans began to rise up in protest • Economic conditions worsened. • Germany became isolated from and distrusted by other countries. Look at the political cartoons below. With an elbow partner, discuss how these represent the Treaty of Versailles.

Indemnity means reparation or payment. Activating Strategy Based on our exit ticket from last week, we know there were significant changes in Europe following 1914. What happened?