The Treaty of Versailles

​After the war, Canadians took part in peacekeeping for the future by signing the Treaty of Versailles. Watch the Signing the Treaty of Versailles to see major global powers and our Canadian Prime Minister, Robert Borden, sign the document on behalf of Canadian interests. 

​There were a large number of terms settled in the Treaty of Versailles that set out Germany's punishment for the devastation of World War One. Signed on June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles consisted of 440 artic​les -some more well known than others.

View an interactive map on the main clauses of the Treaty

What are some of the lesser known articles?

​​​​​​​​ Europe after The Treaty of Versailles YRDSB Museum & Archives

 

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