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Describe the Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany (9 Marks)
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Content: Germany was forced to sign the treaty, because if they had not France and Britain would continue a war Germany could not afford to fight. Germany was running out of food, raw material, men and ammunition, so there was a great chance of them losing the war. The Treaty of Versailles weakened Germany economically, socially, and politically. It left them in financial ruin, humiliated, and caused them greater animosity against allies. Thanks to Article 231, Germany was made to take full responsibility for everything that was destroyed after World War I. Paying for these reparations left the Germany economy...
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Treaty of Versailles Essay
...﻿ Germany and The Treaty of Versailles Name: Course: Western Civilization Date: September 15, 2013 The Treaty of Versailles marked the official end of the Great War, with all the major combatants arriving at a resolution to the conflict. Simultaneously, the treaty also set the stage for the following world war in that the terms agreed upon by the treaty upset the centuries-old European balance that sought to prevent continental conflict. Germany, defeated by the Allies during the Great War, was not in a position to dictate the terms of surrender.