Treaty Of Versailles Faults

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The Treaty of Versailles was punishment for Germany, she was the focal point. There were many faults found in The Treaty Of Versailles that didn’t allow justice to Germany, it allowed the reason to point a finger at them even though they weren’t the only ones to blame. The Treaty of Versailles was a document that was directed toward the state of the international community in response to the war. The Treaty of Versailles had many faults that were prominent to leading to World War I. When negotiating the treaty between January and June 1919 in Paris, Germans had almost no part of it, they weren’t allowed a voice. The treaty included 15 parts and 440 articles, which were put so that Germany can ever recuperate from the war. Part II specified Germany’s new boundaries, giving territories away to other countries Eupen-Malmedy to Belgium, Alsace-Lorraine back to France, eastern districts to …show more content…

The Treaty of Versailles reclaimed German territory, leading to the German thirst for expansion and the regaining of their lands. In fourth provision of the Treaty of Versailles sacrificed 13% of Germany’s European territory and 10% of its population, losing even more territory in colonies and imperialized land. This angered German pride and nationalism, as the result of the power draining out of them. When Hitler took advantage at the people's vulnerability he promised to regain lost German land and expand the nation to gain respect and power, the German public supported the cause with vigor, eventually electing Adolf Hitler into office. The Treaty of Versailles reclaimed German land, and the loss of German territory and people contributed to the hatred directed towards the government and shattered nationalism and the country apart. The will of the people to come back with revenge again at making Germany suffer, helped Hitler come to

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