Pros And Cons Of The Versailles Treaty

The reparations outlined in the Treaty of Versailles sparked an outrage because many thought that it was unfair to not directly state the amount of reparations that were going to be paid. That is a valid argument, but most people were not aware of what kind of state Germany was in even after the war. Margaret Macmillan brings up a huge point in saying that after the war, “Germany was also potentially very powerful. Its infrastructure was largely untouched by the war; it had a large and educated population; and, even without Austria, it was the biggest country in Europe west of the new Soviet Russia” (Pg.3). Even though it was not directly stated how much in reparations they were going to pay, Germany was capable of paying it off. For many other countries, the amount of $33 billion would take possibly up to a century to pay off, and it only took Germany a generation. Like Macmillan said, Germany had the infrastructure to keep their economy strong and the smarts to pay off that massive amount of debt with ease. Even though it was unfair

On June 28th 1919, in the Versailles Palace of France, the treaty of Versailles officially ended World war one. The signers of this treaty implemented certain restrictions on Germany that were to guarantee Germany would never start another world war. This begs the question, “what did the end of one war have to do with the start of World War Two?”. The evidence shows that it was this treaty’s influence on Adolf Hitler that led to the Versailles Treaty’s ultimate failure and provoked the start of the next world war. Because of this treaty Adolf Hitler’s economic plan, proposed while he was seeking political election, was focused on rebuilding and reclaiming Germany. This went hand in hand with the nationalist ideas of the Nazi party.

The Treaty of Versailles provoked WWII by demanding the obliteration of Germany’s army, huge sums of reparations, and total mortification of Germany. All of these factors drove Germany to get their own revenge, and show the world they were not

While leader of Germany Hitler revealed his corruption and dishonesty to the world by violating the peace treaty that brought an end to World War I, The Treaty of Versailles. World War II began when the Treaty of Versailles was violated by Hitler’s rebuilding of the German Army, alliances, reparations, and invasions. Hitler’s first act of corruption towards the Treaty of Versailles was rebuilding the German air force and navy which was a obvious violation of the peace treaty. In 1935 Hitler began his construction on rebuilding the once strong German airforce and navy. The Treaty of Versailles had banned Germany from rebuilding their army which caused Hitler to rebuild in secret (Stokes). The Treaty of Versailles limited Germany’s army to 100,000 men, Hitler had rebuilt the army ten times the size of what the Treaty allowed, he had done these advancements in private while in public he claimed that Germany was committed to the peace intentions (Strokes). Hitler revealed his dishonesty when lied to the public and the world for the sake of his own power. The corruption of the German dictator is illustrated by his violations against Treaty of Versailles for constructing a army that was nor prohibited which also made him put an end to paying reparations. After World War I the League of Nations came together and forced Germany to sign the Treaty of Versailles. In the treaty Germany were given sixty six years to pay 6.6

In 1914, Germany and Austria-Hungary allied against France, Britain, USA and Italy in World War 1. The war resulted in resentment towards the Germans. Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, established a treaty that would bring everlasting peace. For the Germans however, the treaty served as a punishment, as they were required to accept the responsibility for causing all of the damage. Germany was angered by the treaty as they would have to pay for reparations and take responsibility for everything. Territorial losses, militarism, economic reparations and blame were all causes of World War II.

World war two was a very deadly and gory war, one of America’s most deadly in fact. Around 80 million soldiers, civilians, and Jewish people were killed. The Versailles treaty produced German anger and humiliation sowing the seeds for world war two. Adolf Hitler was an evil man and many of the non-believers in Hitler, commanded malediction on him. Billions of soldiers died, thousands of families were affected. Versailles Treaty did nothing more than throw countries onto a trapdoor of chaos, battle, unsolved arguments.

The Treaty of Versailles was a peace settlement between Germany and the Allied Powers that officially ended World War I. However, the conditions in the treaty were so harsh on Germany that many believe the Treaty of Versailles was one of the main causes for the eventual rise of Nazis in Germany and the eruption of World War II. Part of the treaty commonly known as the "War Guilt Clause" forced the German nation to accept complete

"So long as this Treaty stands there can be no resurrection of the German people; no social reform of any kind is possible!".1 The Treaty of Versailles demanded exorbitant repetitions for a war Germany did not start. Adolf Hitler took the opportunity to address issues in his own hands after he left WW1 because the situation in Germany incited immense anger and distress in the people.

There is no excuse for the horrible things Nazi Germany did during World War II. However, we get a better idea as to how that war started by learning about how World War I ended. The Versailles Treaty was created by the winners of World War I, like France, Great Britain, and the United States to make peace. How did it help contribute to an even worse war less than twenty years later. The Treaty Of Versailles helped cause World War II by treating Germany harshly. This harsh treatment can be seen in three areas: territorial losses, economic losses and ¨ war guilt.¨

Everyone wants peace but it is not often that it is accomplished, especially between nations. Even though World War 1 was over, disputes between nations did not come to an end, but continued. The Treaty of Versailles was one of many attempts. It was a document that ended World War 1; however, it solely blamed Germany for the war and forced Germany to pay reparations. Furthermore, the treaty was also unfair because Germany did not even attend the meeting, Germany was blamed and humiliated, and they also had to pay everything.

The Treaty of Versailles was meant to prevent another devastating World War, but instead it gave rise to the Nazi party and started the Second World War. World War I was a deadly internationally battle that killed 10 million soldiers and seven million civilians, and wounded ten million more. Germany and Austria-Hungary fought against France, England, Russia, and the United States, and ultimately lost. After the war ended, the leaders of the world, except from Germany, met and formed the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919. This agreement was meant to prevent future German aggression through strict rules. In reality, it helped cause World War II by imposing territorial losses, military restrictions, economic reparation, and a War Guilt Clause.

Imagine a court in the 1900s where all the nations of Europe were gathered around to finally end the current conflict and possibly all future wars. Tension built up in each country as each nation signed a treaty that would promise this goal. However, this treaty only caused even more conflict. Thus, one might ask themselves, In what ways did the Treaty of Versailles lead to World War II? The Treaty of Versailles created tension and anger in different countries that it helped cause World War II.

So much had been lost on both sides that the treaty needed to make the victor clear.

The Treaty of Versaille causes the loss of German territory. The Germans lost the Polish Corridor, Lorraine and Alsace, Parts of East Prussia and the area near Denmark (Doc A). The loss of this territory infuriates Germany, for much of the land taken from them contains many valuable resources. In losing their territory Germany gave up the critical

The treaty of Versailles forced Germany to give up most of its land and population, limit its army