The Treaty of Versailles (ended WWI)

After WWI, most of Europe was left in bad conditions. Many cities and towns were destroyed and many people were killed. On May 7, 1919 the Treaty of Versailles was proposed by the Allied Forces of Germany, in order to keep things in order and at peace. The treaty consisted of 440 articles and blamed all the causes and results of the war on Germany. At first Germany complained about the treaty. Most of Germany's territory was taken from them and all of their overseas land was gone. It's army and navy was limited and bans were put on weapons and tanks.

On June 28, 1919, exactly 5 years after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the treaty was signed. This made Germany suffer a lot. Gernamy had to pay the allies money, causing a fall to their economy. Being treated poorly turned the Germans desperate and angry at the allied forces. This then became a factor that led to WWII.

Mustafu Kemal and the Modernization of Turkey

As president of Turkey, Mustafu Kemal has made a lot of changes. Mustafu Kemal was once a military leader and hero, who helped with the Turkish national liberation struggle. He also led his country to freedom. In 1923, Mustafu established the Republic of Turkey. As president for 15 years, he created a new government that consisted of many new rules. He wanted to modernize Turkey and give his country happiness and dignity. Under Mustafu's government, education and freedom was very important.

Film Lesson- "Gandhi"

Gandhi was a well educated, Indian lawyer who at first was not very successful. Little success was becuase of his race. India wasn't an independent country and at the time was controlled by the British. Gandhi had moved to South Africa, where he was a victim of discrimination and unfair laws towards him and his people. Over many years, Gandhi was jailed many times when he finally decided to use passive resistance and civil disobedience to fight causes. He then began to protest for India's independance.

Gandhi moved back to India to peacefully free it from British ruling. His actions soon became very effective, making Gandhi gain more followers. He began to boycott British goods by encouraging Indians to make their own stuff. The British government grew angry with Gandhi and arrested him and many of his followers. The British was very violent, especially during the Amritsar Masssacre, but Gandhi was always a supporter of peace. He protested against British rule during the Salt March, in which he protested the British's salt rules. As Gandhi grew older, his group of followers enlargened.

In 1947, India won its independence from Britain. This was only if the Muslims and Hindus were seperated. This was against Gandhi's plan. Later on, Gandhi was assassinated in which caused many saddened and shocked people. He was a major influence on India and it's people and really helped India gain its independance.