The Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles:
Assignment Ideas

Palais Wilson

The Palais Wilson, located on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, in Geneva, Switzerland, was the first home of the League of Nations in 1920. Photo Credit marcokalmann.

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These are some possible assignment questions based on the material on this website.

After reviewing the Paris Peace conference organization, indicate at least three (3) curious, or surprising, aspects of the conference membership. Explain your selections.

After reviewing Norman H. Davis' memorandum, explain his rationale for the failure of the conference. Did Davis consider the conference a failure? Explain your answer.

Was the German reply to the proposed treaty evasive, combative or reasonable Explain your answer.

Here are some other classroom approaches to studying the treaty. (There are others that you can find online.)