Study the impact of the treaty and wider settlement, including Allied reactions, German objections and strengths and weaknesses of the settlement including problems faced by new states.

Context check: Part one: Peacemaking in BB Conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918-1939 (Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the impact of the treaty and wider settlement, including Allied reactions, German objections and strengths and weaknesses of the settlement including problems faced by new states. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.