Monday, March 10, 2014

Blog # 20 - Blame the Germans!

1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?

2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?

3) Respond to one other person's comment by saying whether you agree or disagree with what they said and why?

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  1. 1) The Treaty of Versailles was an ending to the wars between Germany and The allied powers. The treaty wasn't in Germanys favor however. It forced Germany to disarm and to make territorial concessions.

    2) Many Argued this treaty was too harsh and counter- productive. This treaty restricted Germany in unfair ways in my opinion.

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  2. The Treaty of Versailles was a signed agreement which basically ended the first world war. In this treaty, it was stated that there should be universal peace between all nations, weather it be European or not. However, what this treaty had also said was that since Germany had lost the war, they had to give up there agricultural production, territory, and limited their declining army which limited any chance of revenge or rebuttal against a country. Also they said that Germany would have to state that it was there fault for the war, which is highly improbable. Fingers shouldn't be pointed at any particular country, even if it was mostly caused by them, it takes more than one country to partake in a war and its not fair that the Germans would be blamed. I would have not made the Germans agree it was there fault, or ask for agriculture or land. However, limiting an armies power does make sense, but it shouldn't just be for one country. If the treaty was meant for establishing peace, why not make equal war and military rules for all?

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  3. 1) I believe the treaty of versailles was unfair because many other countries were involved with world war one. they went through poverty and lost all of their colonies.

    2) If I could change something, It would be to permit each nation to help out one another and build the building blocks to a peaceful and better place

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    1. I don't agree because I think that countries should build themselves up so they don't owe anyone anything.

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  4. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    - I believe that the Treaty of Versailles is unfair treaty because of the difficulties in enforcements, and no provision in economics were included.

    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?
    -I feel allowing other nations to limit there power to make things less harsh, because i feel it was very harsh.

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    1. I disagree with Rachel, i think that the treaty was very fair and helped a few other countries who were critically damaged.

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  5. 1. I believe that the Treaty of Versailles was an unfair treaty because many countries lost a lot of values and things that made them a strong or stable country. There was no immediate reaction to the lost.

    2. If I could change something, I would give all nations a certain amount and share of power so that there will be less conflict among countries.

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    1. i disagree that all countries had lost values, it was mainly Germany due to the fact that the debt was so high that even lands they inhabited were given up for for other countries use.

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  6. 1. I believe that the Treaty of Versailles was unfair due to the fact that one of the terms in the treaty required powers such as germany to give-up many of the qualities that made them a powerful nation and give up their armed forcers. They also wanted germany to take the blame for the entirety of the war. This is preposterous due to the fact that WWI consisted of many nations. It is very wrong to blame one country for the damage that was done by multiple. However in this treaty it was smart to limit the power of the army to suppress any opportunity for another war outbreak.
    2. If i were to change one thing it would be to give everybody an equal punishment. I feel that it was very unfair to only revoke France's military privileges and nobody else's.

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  7. The purpose of the treaty of Versailles was to end war between Germany and the allies, however, the conditions of the treaty were pretty harsh. They required Germany to give up territory and limit their forces, which meant less protection against foreign countries.

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  8. 1.) I do think that the Treaty of Versailles was a fair treaty because it was a peace treaty that ended war between Germany and the allied powers.
    2.) If I could've changed or added something to the treaty, it would've been to pay each others' war debts.

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    1. I disagree with you because the treaty was harsh, people lost things!

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    2. I agree with you lizzy because it was a great thing that the war ended with the central powers.

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  9. 1) I believe that the treaty of Versailles was fair because it took power away from a country that just wanted to kill everyone, and if it comes to literally taking away a country or twos army than that's what you have to do.

    2)if I could change anything I think that I would try to make a new set of rules making all countries equal, military wise.

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    1. I disagree. I think that it was unfair because the punishments were too harsh

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    2. I disagree. The Treaty of Versailles did more than just take power from Germany it was a harsh punishment for some of those who were innocent like the children. There's a way to make things somewhat fair and the Treaty of Versailles was just to cruel even for tyrannical nation like Germany.

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    3. I disagree, the punishments of land, and agriculture were unfair. And if you wanted equality, you should limit all armies not just Germany's. You smell too.<3

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  10. 1) I would say the treaty of versailles was fair because it ended the state of war between Germany and the allied powers; it took nearly everything from germany and forced them to pay for damages because they practically started WW1.

    2) If i could've changed/added anything i would of taken complete power off Germanys hands.

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  11. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    No I do not believe that the Treaty of Versailles was fair. I believe that the treaty of versailles was unfair because many other countries were involved with world war one, and those who were involved in the war lost all of their colonies.

    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be? If I could change something/add something to the Treat of Versailles, I would add that everyone should be treated equally military wise, and punishment wise. It was very unfair to me that only France's military privileges were taken away and no one else's were.

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  12. I think the Treaty of Versailles wasn't a fair treaty because the conditions of it were pretty harsh. Germany had to pay for everything.If I could add something to the Treaty of Versailles I would say everything is equal and Germany doesn't have to pay for everything!

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  13. I think that the treaty of Versailles was an unfair treaty. The Treaty of Versailles ended world war 1, but forces Germany to give up a lot of its power. Germany wasn't the only country that was involved in this war and it was unfair that they were getting all the blame and punishment. Germany was getting bullied.

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    1. I disagree with you. Germany was the MAIN cause for all that has happened in WW1. The deaths and chaos. They were not being "bullied" in fact they believed their actions would go without being punished. They deserved to pay for all the damage they had caused. No doubt about it. Germany thought just because they had power they could conquer anyone but they took advantage of their power and blew it out of proportions. halala

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    2. O NA NA NA i disagree also, germany basically started world war 1 and was responsible for everything that happened, they basically got what they deserved. what goes around comes around.

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  14. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    -I believe that the treaty of Versailles wasn't fair because Germany had lost a lot. They were blamed for everything and also were forced to pay for the damage that was left.


    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?
    - I would change the rules so everything can be equal and everybody's happy

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  16. 1) Yes it was fair because Germany now had to pay back for the damage that they had caused. Considering that they were a main cause for the eruption of WW1.
    2) If i had to change it i would change it so that Germany's power would be limited and restricted.

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    1. I agree Germany needed to pay back all that they owed because they did a lot damage

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  17. It was fair because during ww1 Germany had to repay everything for what they have done, they shold fix the damage they have destroyed.

    what I could change is basically probably have a peaceful talk and make sure Germany have limited power

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  18. 1) I don't believe that the treaty of Versailles was fair because it was harsh and blamed Germany for everything.

    2)I would make the punishments less harsh

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  19. 1. I don't think the Treaty of Versailles was fair because all the blame was put on Germany and all the debt as well, meanwhile all the other countries didn't have to pay anything when they should have but just decided to throw everything at Germany's way.

    2. What I would change in treaty of Versailles is instead of making Germany pay for all the debts, I would make every country pay for their own debts and there wouldn't be any problems.

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  20. I do think that the treaty of Versailles was a good thing because it ended WW1 and even though for many other countries it did not leave them in stable conditions. It stopped the war and if the was was not stopped things could of been even worse. I think I would change the fact that everyone needed money to help rebuild and I think I would have game most countries some money to help them

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  21. I feel that the treaty of versailles was good in some aspects because it ended world war I and restored the land to countries that were invaded by the Germans and other nations. Also it gave punishment and gave full responsibility to the Germans that started the war. Although it was bad because by focussing a lot on Germany and punishing them it caused anger in Germany and other nations which led to world war II. If i could add something to the treaty of versailles it would be that Germany couldn't start any mass wars with other countries.

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    1. I agree with Callie on how if had negatives and positives.

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    2. I like how you put the good, because it did have a positive side to it.

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  22. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    I don't believe that the Treaty of Versailles was completely fair because it was somewhat harsh to their community being that the kids were starving. Other nations were so focused on resenting Germany that it led to another War. Although In some ways the Treaty of Versailles made things even out for other nations and it allowed them to go back to normal.
    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?
    If I could have added something to the Treaty of Versailles it would be to give Germany limited power and put a stop to their declaration of wars.

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  23. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    I think the Treaty of Versailles was a fair treaty in the sense that it stopped the war. But not so much on the Germany's side. Mainly because it basically blamed Germany for causing any and all destruction. The Treaty of Versailles was a peace settlement between Germany and the allies nations. This would later lead to WWII.
    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?
    I think if I had the power or ability of have changed the Treaty of Versailles I would most likely split all the fees of destruction and work that goes towards fixing the physically and mentally destroyed nations between all of the allies nations and Germany. I would have also added that all the nations that in any way were involved would admit that there was fault in all.

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    1. I agree with Amir in that the treaty should have blamed all of the countries who were involved in the war.

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  24. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?
    3) Respond to one other person's comment by saying whether you agree or disagree with what they said and why?

    The Treaty of Versailles wasn't fair because it states that Germany has to pay for the damage and when the war ended their no statements stating that they will help each other out both financially and socially. If I could change the Treaty of Versailles I will change the cruelty of the punishment and I will add a mandatory agreement that all the countries will help each other get back on there feet in both financially , socially and politically.

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  25. 1. I think the treaty of versailles had a positive and a negative. It ended WWI and thats good because we don't want to see people die and tragic events. But it was also negative because many other countries were left unstable.
    2. If I can add or change something from the treaty of versailles it would be that everyone will have some agreement financially because of money, socially because we wouldn't want more wars, and politically because we want a fair government.

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  26. 1. I don't believe treaty of versailles was all that fair to Germany; though they didn't deserve the best they didn't deserve things like starving children
    2. I would put a limit to certain nations power

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  27. 1)I believe that the Treaty of Versailles was not a fair treaty. Yes it did end the war, but it put all the blame on Germany. With the whole world against Germany they grew poor and were isolated from all the other countries.
    2)What I would have changed was that, everyone should help each other get back up on their feet. To help one another to fix all that was ruined.

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    1. Erika, I agree that all of the blame was put onto Germany when it shouldn't have. Even though the treaty ended the war, it made Germany look bad.

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    2. I agree with you Erika! I also do not think this treaty was fair at all, due to the fact that it made Germany look like the bad guy which affected Germany extremely.

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  28. 1) I believe that the Treaty of Versailles was unfair. It did end the war, but it made Germany look bad. It made everyone turn on Germany.
    2) If I could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, I would restrict the power of Germany and make everybody equal.

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  29. 1: The treaty was good because it ended the war, however, it wasn't fair because most of the wars blame was put onto Germany which wasn't right.
    2: If I could change something about the treaty, I would change that all countries are equal and blame would be put on each country equally.

    -Luciano Cardoza

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  30. I feel that the treaty of Versailles didn't allow Germany or give any room to make a turnaround or change. Even though Germany did cause destruction to the point where they needed to be blamed however so much blame and things were taken from them that it caused resentment. Resentment and a nationalistic country does not mix which cause the rise of the Nazi’s. I feel that the treaty of Versailles should have a lower debt.

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  31. 1. No I do not think that the Treaty of Versailles was far. I think this because, if so many countries didn't stick their noses into the war they wouldn't have lost their colonies. It also blamed Germany for everything that happened which is not nice.

    2. If I could add/change something about the Treaty of Versailles, I would change and add in that all countries should be treated the same way military wise because no country is better than the other. I also think it was very unjust that France's military rights were abolished, and no one else's were.

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  32. I believe that the Treaty of Versailles was an unfair treaty because many countries were involved in the issue and should all be accounted.
    2 i would make it more peaceful

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  33. 1)The Treaty of Versailles was an ending to the wars between Germany and The allied powers. The treaty wasn't in Germanys favor because it caused them to disarm.
    2)If i were to change one thing it would be to give everybody an equal punishment. I feel that it was very unfair to only revoke France's military privileges and nobody else's.

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  34. 1. The Treaty of Versailles was very fair. The Germans were the ones who tried colonize many lands in Europe, and caused many deaths. Although the treaty did put Germany in great debt, it accurately placed blame where it should go.
    2. I feel that the Treaty of Versailles should remain the same, it placed the blame on who started the war and it created an organization to solve the world's issues.

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  35. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?
    I think the Treaty of Versailles was fair because Germany was a big reason for the war and did owe a lot of money to other countries because of all the damage they did. Although they became extremely poor because of the war i feel that they did it to themselves.

    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be? I think I would make it more peaceful because if it's a treaty to stop the war it should be to make sure that another world war doesnt start again, but obviously thats not the case with this treaty.

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  36. 1) I believe that the treaty was fair but for Germany it wasnt fair at all because a lot of things happened to Germany when the was really didnt start because of them they had only joined into help and they got the blame for it
    2) If i could change something it would probably because about the army that they had because if they didnt do that the Germans wouldnt have had shud a bad economy and they wouldn't have had Hilter come into power and almost wipe out the Jewish population

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    1. I agree that it was not fair for Germany

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  37. 1. the treaty was not fair it blamed all of the war on Germany and made them go into so much debt that their money was worthless.
    2. the change i would make would be not making the treaty in the first place.

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  38. I think the treaty was unfair because it was way to tight on the Germans, it made them seem like monsters and also made them seem worthless and dangerous, it also made them pay for all war damage and took away the Germans military. If i had to add or change something it would be letting them to have a military but to join the League of Nations or be on the radar or watched over, all restrictions taken away, free to build and army, but will be watched over to be sure they learned

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  39. 1 I think the treaty was fair because the germans were the ones who really started the problems.
    2 I think that the treaty should sty how it is because it was very fair and it blamed the country on who started a war first

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  40. I believe that the Treaty of Versailles was not fair because it put a lot of the blame on Germany and didn't evenly share the blame with the other countries that were involved. I I think that they should not have not created it.

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  41. The Treaty of Versailles was not a fair treaty because I feel it was just written to put a blame on someone, and the someone was Germany. The blame was not shared equally between the other many countries that were involved.It shouldn't of been created.

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  42. The Treaty of Versailles wasn't fair due to the fact that it put most of the blame on Germany. It didn't point out the other countries involved who also could be held for blame.

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  43. 1) Do you believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a "fair" treaty? Why or why not?

    I believe that the treaty of Versailles wasn't fair because Germany had lost a lot. They were blamed for everything and also were forced to pay for the damage that was left.

    2) If you could have changed or added something to the Treaty of Versailles, what would it be?

    I would change the rules so everything can be equal and everybody's happy

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  44. 1)I believe the Treaty of Versailles wasn't a fair treaty because the treaty blamed Germany for everything and then they had to pay for the damages which lead to debt.
    2) I would change it because i wouldn't blame just one country i would make certain counties to pay the damage

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    1. I agree with you Gabby it would have been good to have several countries take responsibility, but then again, you wouldn't want several angry countries banning together again

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  45. the treaty was very unfair to germany the german government had to pay alot of money in reperations. i would not force germany to pay so much reperations because that was one of the major causes of hitler coming to power.

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  46. Yes i do believe that the tread of verides is completely justifiable. Germany was a direct couse of the war that killed many innocent people. Personally i feel like the punishments should have been more strict and it should have been reinforced.

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  47. 1) The treaty was just in there full amount. Damages caused by the war, the debts, casualties and many other factors left everyone looking for someone to lay the money down for the repairs.

    2) I would have made sure that treaty hold a yearly reminder or memorial of some sort that be held by the country responsible.

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  48. the treaty was unfair in the sense that it put germany at a huge economic disadvantage, and blamed them for everything that happened in the war.
    If i could change anything about the treaty if only would be to not put germany at fault for everything, i'd make them pay for it but not that harshly.

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