World War I left Germany in economic despair and social unrest due to the Treaty of Versailles. This treaty held Germany liable for payment in restitution for the damages caused by the first World War. This payment and blame placed on Germany led to a decrease in the worth of money as well as frustration socially and politically. Most of the people of Germany did not feel they should be held responsible for the war. Furthermore‚ the economic struggles led to even greater animosity towards Germany’s
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benefit”. The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that was signed by the countries that were in war in World War I. The treaty had many different effects on Germany and many different conditions in it. Many people had hated the treaty and others had agreed with everything that the treaty had said. During World War II‚ the Treaty of Versailles impacted Germany’s government. First‚ the Treaty of Versailles was created for a variety of reasons. Secondly‚ there were many conditions in the Treaty Of Versailles
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Did the Treaty of Versailles make World War II inevitable? JANUARY 8‚ 2008 STUDENT ID: 081404078 ABSTRACT This essay analyses the origins of the Second World War by briefly summarizing the events from 1919-1939. However‚ most emphasis is put on the amount of responsibility the Treaty of Versailles deserves for the outbreak of war. Other than analysing the Treaty of Versailles on its own‚ it also analyses the effects of the 1929 Wall Street Crash on the world‚ the rise
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Causes of WW2 Soon after WW1‚ Germany went bankrupt due to all the payments they needed to pay back to the other countries involved in WW1. These countries included France‚ England and the US. After Germany had paid back the money to France and England‚ ‘The Great Depression’ began. Germany needed a way to become wealthy again. To do so‚ Germany were forced to replace their President‚ Adolf Hitler was elected. He promised the German country that he would destroy these other countries and to not
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placed on Germany’s armed forces by the treaty of Versailles? (4 marks) -Conscription banned -Not allowed an air force or submarines -Only allowed 6 battleships -Only allowed 100‚000 men in the army b. Explain why Clemenceau wanted to treat Germany so harshly (6 marks) -During the First World War‚ two thirds of men in the French army had been killed or injured. Not only this but their industry‚ land and population were all in decline while Germany’s was increasing. They felt they had to stop
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Treaty of Versailles Essay During World War One‚ there was massive devastation done to the Allies and the Central Powers and will be remembered for many years to come. The peace treaty that ended the war was called the Treaty of Versailles and its consequences would have far reaching impact. The Great War was fought using trench warfare and a stalemate was created. On the Western front France was fighting Germany‚ there were many casualties‚ 15 million soldiers were seriously injured‚ 7 million
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World War II: Causes‚ and Affects In the history of the world there are many occurrences that have changed life and the world‚ as we know it. The history of conflicts in the world is just as long as the histories of man have bee recorded. From the beginning the human species survived off of conflict (between various predators and the environment) and has been nourished by the fruits of war since before the rise of the Roman Empire. World conquest has been the goal of many great generals and a
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with the Treaty of Versailles. This treaty created a League of Nations that was meant to prevent future wars and ultimately create a better world. Americans favored the idea but the treaty was never ratified and the US did not enter the League of Nations. It was President Wilson’s actions and mindset that led to the defeat of the Treaty of Versailles. However‚ the Senate and popular opposition played a large role in the defeat as well. It was not one thing in particular that denied the treaty‚ but numerous
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After World War I‚ the world tried to construct some form of peace which would prevent another world war. President Wilson thought that World War I would be the “war to end all wars”. Wilson tried to make this possible through his Fourteen Points plan which would create and keep the peace throughout the world. Even though the Versailles Treaty included many of these points‚ Wilson failed at gaining the Senate’s support. Wilson pushed the Senate to ratify the Versailles Treaty‚ however‚ Wilson’s attempt
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The Result of the Treaty of Versailles I. With the end of World War I‚ the old international system was torn down‚ Europe was reorganized‚ and a new world was born. The European nations that had fought in the Great War emerged economically and socially crippled. Economic depression prevailed in Europe for much of the inter-war period‚ and debtor nations found it impossible to pay their debts without borrowing even more money‚ at higher rates‚ thus worsening the economy to an even greater degree
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