Essay about The Treaty of Versailles and Its Effects

Germany's Objections to the Treaty of Versailles Subsequent to the German government conceding defeat in World War I, Britain, America and France wrote up a treaty that Germany had no option but to sign. This treaty was the Treaty of Versailles and was widely considered to be one of the harshest treaties ever written. The German public obviously had many objections to the terms of the treaty and this essay will discover what these objections are and how far they are justified. Article 231 of the treaty was the 'War guilt clause'. Although this clause did not technically affect Germany economically or social it was the clause that the Germans resented the most as it stated that Germany was

The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, and because Germany had lost the war, the treaty was very harsh against Germany. The treaty stated that Germany must accept full responsibility for the previously ended war and pay thirty three billion dollars for the damages that remained from the war. This treaty left Germany and the citizens with a shattered economy and chaos. The Treaty of Versailles left many Germans angry and frustrated due to the long term effects it

The Treaty of Versailles was a major event in the 1920’s that was largely responsible for the events to follow, including the rise of Hitler and World War 2. Woodrow Wilson came up with a fourteen point plan of how to end the war with fairness and lasting peace. Germany was willing to accept the consequences because they trusted the treaty would be based off of Wilsons’ plan. Unfortunately for Germany and her allies, there were meetings with the four main allie leaders at Versailles to determine the final terms of the treaty without them. These men were determined to punish Germany, excluding Wilson, and hold them completely responsible for World War One. The consequences for Germany were unreasonable and unfair because Germany was not able

World War 1, fought from 1914 to 1918, ended with Germany on the losing side, and Britain, France, the U.S., and Russia on the winning side. Many countries were unhappy due to the fact they had lost so much money and resources from the war, and vowed never to go through the terribleness of a world war again. Little did they know around 20 years later the second world war would begin. So France, England, and the U.S. Presidents met in Versailles, France to figure out how to gain peace. France was angry they had suffered so much from the war, and proposed Germany pay big sums of gold, land, resources, and reduce their military. This was agreed upon, and became known as the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty was a factor that helped cause WW2 due to crestfallen Germany’s loss of money, land and military.

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The role of a treaty is to serve as the compromise between parties involved in a particular debacle when they must decide on a solution that will ensure that said debacle does not result once more. If the treaty does not fulfill its necessary duties, it is considered ineffective. The Treaty of Versailles, while it was just in holding Germany accountable, was too harsh on the defeated powers and created unnecessary economic turmoil in Germany and most of Europe by imposing all too much on the nation and therefore was an ineffective treaty.

World War I ultimately ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The treaty which should have amended world peace instead perpetuated future conflict more than the world has ever seen. It was the beginning of Fascism. Communism and anti-West sentiment. These ideas proliferated the political scene for the rest of the 20th century. The Treaty of Versailles was not a peace treaty it was an open opportunity for the Allied forces to exact revenge. Ramifications that would follow its signing were not an unforeseeable event. Rather, the Allied forces chose to put this aside and be blinded by their hatred of Germany. Peace treaties are supposed to seek peace and amend relationships. The Treaty of Versailles, warped by hate, was nothing more than methodical approach to bury Germany from ever rising up again. The future consequences therefore are not difficult to envision.

The peace treaty to end the war, in the hope that there will not be another. The treaty was signed by Germany and the allies. The allies were represented by the main three countries, Britain, France and the United States. Both sides suffered huge losses, economically, and to their population. The allies lost over 4.6 million, and their enemies lost 3.5 million. The majority of the people at Versailles blamed Germany for the war, demanding that Germany would be crushed economically and militarily. The French wanted to make Germany pay, financially, where the United States believed that Germany should be punished in a way that would lead to European reconciliation. So President Wilson called for the introduction of the international peacekeeping organisation, “Wilson’s Fourteen Points”, to end all secret treaties. On the 7th of May, the treaty was presented to Germany. The Germans lost 13% of their land, 10% of their population. Germany also lost two borders at Alsace and Lorraine, which were returned to France. The German navy and army was dramatically cut, their air force and submarines were banned. They had to officially sign and accept “War Guilt”, taking responsibility for the war. They also had to pay reparations up to 6.6 billion pounds. The allies had created a treaty which weakened Germany and created an organisation for future world peace. Germany did not like the treaty, the loss of territory angered many Germans. The Treaty of Versailles ended the first war and created peace, but it also led to the start of the Second World

The Treaty of Versailles went badly for Japan as they did not get what they really deserved. Japan was a huge help to the allies, they helped conquer German territory in easy Asia, and helped in other naval activities. They were basically bullied by the European forces, such as the UK, France, and America. Japan was the nation to propose the REP (Racial Equality Proposal) which ended up getting denied, which makes me think about how badly this treaty went from them. The proposal stated that every nation is to be treated equally. They just wanted it to go fair for everyone, but since they didn't have the "power" to argue their point, the European powers took advantage of it. Other than that, they also took over Asian land (Owned by Germany)

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The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty to end World War 1, and was called The War To End All Wars before World War 2. It was sign on June 28 1919, but despite that it was supposed to end the War it only made Axis power and many territory more angry. Wilson's Fourteen point Speech was made of the Treaty of Versaille, and to was also made for the League of Nations. Germany especially didn't like the reparations the League of Nation put on them. Land Redistribution was not fair in the fact that many France and Britain got most of the land, Mad most of these people wanted to be their own country.

The Treaty of Versailles is a peace treaty, where it basically punishes Germany. It makes them powerless to a point that they cannot be able to create another war. This treaty was way too harsh on the Germans. It is a fact that they were not the only ones fighting in the war, and they should not be the only one, who should be punished. Everyone must take responsibilities for their drastic decisions. All of the major countries had a role in this war, not only Germany. The Germans were stripped down of everything they had. It left Germans helplessly and made to live in poverty. In order to pay off the damages that were made, they were treated like slaves. Instead of making peace with Germany, the Treaty of Versailles was sparking another fire

The idea and practice that the loser in wars should be severely punished so as to prevent a future recurrence has been in existence since ancient times. After all, it is only a logical extension, to conflicts between nations, of the “eye for an eye” doctrine of vengeance. When the Greeks avenged Paris stealing of Helen, they burned Troy to the ground. When the Romans defeated Carthage in the Punic Wars, they went one step further – obliterating the city and spreading salt over the site of the city. In Utopia, Sir Thomas More writes that the Utopians’ one aim in wartime is to “punish the offenders so severely that nobody will ever dare to do such a thing again” (111). However, nothing could have prepared the world for the devastation

At the beginning of 1919 all eyes were turned towards Paris. The city was to become the main focal point for the world’s population. This was where the peace talks were to be held to draw a close to the First World War, the war to end all wars. World leaders from 32 countries converged on Paris armed with the demands for their countries reparation. The ‘Big Three’ participants of the peace talks wanted more than just reparation. For six months the world’s most powerful and influential men met every day arguing, then discussing, then arguing again. Deals were made, various treaties drawn up and new countries and organisations were created, the decisions made between January and June 1919 were the most important. This demonstration of power, debate and decision making had never been seen before nor would it be seen ever again. The treaty was signed at the Palace of Versailles between the Allies and Germany. The three most important politicians there were David Lloyd George representing Great Britain, Georges Clemenceau for France and Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States of America. The victors from World War One were in no mood to be charitable to the defeated nations and Germany in particular was held responsible for the war and its consequences. (http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-history-1918-to-1980/the-treaty-of-versailles/ accessed 02 Feb 2016)