WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Treaty of Versailles is one of the most controversial armistice treaties in history. The treaty’s so-called “war guilt” clause forced Germany and other Central Powers to take all the blame for World War I. This meant a loss of territories, reduction in military forces, and reparation payments to Allied powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Germany refused to sign. On 17 June the Allies gave Germany five days to decide or have the war resume.

Detailed explanation-3: -Treaty of Versailles Terms Also absent was Russia, which had fought as one of the Allied powers until 1917, when, following the Russian Revolution, the country’s new Bolshevik government concluded a separate peace with Germany and withdrew from the conflict.

Detailed explanation-4: -Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles under protest, and the United States did not ratify the treaty. France and Britain at first tried to enforce the treaty, but over the next several years a number of modifications were made. Germany ignored the limits that the treaty placed on its rearmament.

Detailed explanation-5: -China was the only country to send delegates to the Paris Peace Conference, but to have none sign the Treaty of Versailles.