Many people were disappointed with the Treaty of Versailles. 'The victorious powers achieved what they wanted in the Treaty of Versailles.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on 'how far'. 10 marks

One explanation or more on each side.
- Some basic things that they all wanted were achieved such as punishing Germany for causing the war and making it pay for the damage it had caused. But beyond that, nobody was really happy. Wilson felt that Germany was punished too harshly, while France did not think the punishment was enough. It wanted Germany crippled so that it could never threaten France again. This did not happen, and Clemenceau was soon voted out of office by the French people.

Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on each side.

Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each additional explanation on either side.

Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation.
They achieved what they wanted. First, they had punished Germany for causing the war by loss of territory. They had also made Germany pay for the damage it had caused during the war through reparations. They also had set up the League of Nations which Wilson was keen on. It was hoped that this would ensure future peace.
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- None of them got everything they wanted. They all had to compromise. Wilson was worried that Germany would resent the terms of the Treaty and that this might cause problems in the future. Lloyd George also began to worry that Germany was left too weak. He wanted a strong Germany to trade with and to act as a barrier to Communist Russia.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- Germany had been punished.
- Britain and France got reparations.
- Wilson got the League of Nations.
- Self-determination was partly achieved.
- France wanted Germany to be weakened further, even split into separate states.
- Germany was punished more harshly than Wilson wanted.
- Britain strengthened its empire.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- The victorious powers were France and Britain as well as the USA. They made sure that they all benefited from the Treaty.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks