WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

CONSEQUENCES OF WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the War Guilt Clause?
A
Payment of WWI
B
Lose of territory
C
Buffer zone
D
Germany accepted responsibility
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, ” which forced the German nation to accept complete responsibility for initiating World War I. Germany was required to make enormous reparation payments.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article 231, commonly called the war guilt clause, required Germany to accept responsibility for causing “all the loss and damage” inflicted on the Allies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The War Guilt Clause of the Treaty of Versailles mandated that Germany assume responsibility for all damages incurred in the First World War.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, and officially ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. The controversial War Guilt clause blamed Germany for World War I and imposed heavy debt payments on Germany.

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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