It was one of the peace treaties at the end
of WW1. It ended the state of war
between Germany and the Allied Powers
Many people were shocked at the severity of the Treaty of Versailles
Most German citizens thought the treaty would be fair and sympathetic. When
they all discovered it wasnt fair , there were many protests that broke out against
the German government and alot of violent acts also took place across Germany
The German Government had no choice but the accept the terms of the treaty
Refusal wouldve preticipated an Allied occupation of Germany
The German people felt the treaty was a ' dictated peace'
Was made without any opportunity for negotiation
Many Germans resented the military terms of the treaty
They threatened to destroy the countries status . They left Germany vulnerable to attacks for their neighbouring countries
Some parts of Germany were occupied by Allied soldiers
Humiliating for the German people . Germany lost alot of land
The territorial terms of the treaty appeared as if they were 'robbing' Germany
Felt as though they were being robbed of their territory ( they were taking over the Germans land )
Germany hated having to accept responsibility for the war ( the war guilt clause )
They were only defending themselves in the war and because of the Treaty they were being made to accept responsbility ( had to pay alot of money to cover damages )
Germany resented having to pay reparations to the allies
Germany lost 10% of industry and 15% of land - they were already poor and now Allied forces were taking more things off of them .