WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty
A
Is known as the “War Guilt” clause and established Germany’s responsibility for the war
B
Established the new nation of Poland
C
Denounced all secret treaties
D
Established the League of Nations
E
Resulted in the decentralization of Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Perhaps the most humiliating portion of the treaty for defeated Germany was Article 231, commonly known as the “War Guilt Clause.” This clause forced the German nation to accept complete responsibility for starting World War I. As such, Germany was to be held liable for all material damages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most importantly, Article 231 of the treaty, better known as the “war guilt clause, ” forced Germany to accept full responsibility for starting World War I and pay enormous reparations for Allied war losses.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Article 231, often known as the War Guilt Clause, was the opening article of the reparations section of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War between the German Empire and the Allied and Associated Powers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Article 231, the War Guilt Clause blamed Germany and her allies for starting the war – this led to feelings of humiliation and anger. Germany had to pay reparations of £6.6 billion-this ensured that the economy would not recover. Germany’s armed forces were greatly reduced.

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