The Pros And Cons Of WWII

A severe thunderstorm is created when an unstable atmosphere reacts with different levels of pressure and temperature. Analogously, World War II was created in a very similar manner. The repercussion’s facing the Central Powers-primarily Germany- following their defeat in World War I included: loss of territory, financial reparations, military/armament restrictions, social and cultural upheaval, and finally the casting out and adoption of new political ideologies. However, the pains of the war were not only felt by the Central Powers and extended to the victors, as well. For the European Allies, financing a war with both machinery and able-bodies had led to deficits economically and socially. As a result, many were quick to be harsh and swift in their punishment. Thus, the optimism that people across the globe had entered the 20th century with quickly faded and then the world now faced a demoralizing, unstable, and universal feeling of suffrage and blame against one another (pg. 733).
761). More than 32 diplomats from countries attended, however the Big Four-George Clemenceau, David George, Woodrow Wilson, and Vittorio Orlando-were the leading negotiators. The Conference drew together the five major peace treaties, to include the war-ending, Treaty of Versailles. Perhaps, the most humiliating piece and the first sight of the looming storm was for the Germans. Amongst the provisions in the Treaty was that Germany had to accept her and all her allies responsibity in causing the loss and damage produced by the war. This amongst the Treaty’s other provisions which included a loss of one-tenth their territory, did little to pacify or permanently weaken Germany and her like-minded