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Some would argue that it wasn't the direct cause, while others would say it was one of the most important factors. The restrictions imposed by the Versailles treaty created a social and economic depression in Germany, with widespread disillusionment among its people. These are the conditions in which radical and extremist ideas take root and become popular.
The population was looking for (indeed desperate for) a change, and unfortunately it happened to be the Nazis and Adolf Hitler that promised it. The prospect of change and reform was what they wanted to hear. When the Nazis started building new weapons in secret in the mid-thirties, they put Germany's workforce back to work. Suddenly there were jobs and apparent prosperity, and the German people could see a brighter future. This all helped sell the belief that the Nazis and their policies were righteous and that Hilter was a great leader. The rest is history. Did Versailles cause the next war? Absolutely.
The late entry of the USA into the war tipped the scales. What would likely have ended with a stalemate on the western front, instead turned into a major defeat for Germany.
Germany, arguably the most civilized nation on earth up to that point, was forced to surrender land, people, money, patents, armaments, and honor. One of the worst items in the treaty was forcing Germany to accept full responsibility for the war, which was ridiculous. The Serbs triggered the entire affair by their involvement (right up to top government officials) in the assassination of foreign leaders. This terrorist nation needed to be crushed and its government overturned. Instead Russia raced to aid them by mobilizing, thus setting off mobilization and conflict over the entire region.
The treaty, not withstanding the lie noted above, left Germany too weak to properly defend herself. Thus nations like Poland invaded and tried to steal German lands, beyond those already granted by the treaty. Such matters as this forced the Germans to look for a strong man, a dictator, a revival of militarism. The result was Hitler and another major war.
In hindsight, World War II was almost inevitable given the terms of the Versailles treaty. The terms of the treaty made another war almost inevitable.
Several terms were horribly short-sighted in retrospect. First, the forced signature required of Germany, placing full blame for the war on her shoulders -patently ridiculous as all historians know. Second, the silly border drawing by the great imperial/colonial powers France and Britain - creating false nations such as Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and others. Third, the realignment of borders that left large German minorities under the rule of other ethnic groups. Fourth, the attempted total destruction of German military power which meant that opportunistic, expansionist countries like Poland would be able to take advantage of their weak neighbor.
Of course, there are also the vast land grabs by France and Britain as they took over various colonies of Germany, plus split up the Middle East for themselves (creating problems with which we are still dealing today).
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How was the Treaty of Versailles a major cause for World War 2?
it's the treaty of Versailles and its a peace treaty
What document was considered to be the major cause of world war 2?
Well, Document/ Treaty. It was the Treaty Versailles. That was probably the most important and hated cause of WW2.
Major points of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to give up its military and pay huge amounts of money to the Allied powers
Why did Germany object the Treaty Of Versailles?
The Versailles treaty took away German territory, forced it to pay war reparations, and limited its military. Germans found the terms of the treaty insulting, particularly a section that forced Germany to admit it was the sole guilty party for the cause of World War One.
How did treaty of Versailles lead to world war 1?
WW1 was the cause. The Treaty of Versailles was the peace settlement signed between Germany and the Allies after WW1. The Treaty was a direct cause of WW2 because Germany was dissatisfied with the harsh penalties imposed upon the country by the treaty. The above claim that Versailles 'was a direct cause of WW2' is American college mythology.
What World War 1 peace treaty was a cause of World War 2?
the Treaty of Versailles was one of the contributing factors of WWII. Hitler was furious about the treaty and wanted revenge.
How was the Treaty of Versailles a major cause for World War 2?
it's the treaty of Versailles and its a peace treaty
Name one cause of the World War 2?
The terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
Was the Treaty of Versailles the biggest cause?
yes.
What document was considered to be the major cause of world war 2?
Well, Document/ Treaty. It was the Treaty Versailles. That was probably the most important and hated cause of WW2.
How did the treaty of Versailles serve as fuel for the beginning of world war 2?
the treaty of Versailles was a server blow to the German reputation, it was this shame and dishonor at the loss of the war to the allies that gave Germany the reason to rearm and show the world it was not a lost cause.
Two long term cause of world war 2?
Hitler's endless greed for power and the treaty Versailles.
Major points of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to give up its military and pay huge amounts of money to the Allied powers
How was World war 2 was caused?
The immediate cause was Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, but there were many underlying causes of the war, most which dated back to the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.
Why did Germany object the Treaty Of Versailles?
The Versailles treaty took away German territory, forced it to pay war reparations, and limited its military. Germans found the terms of the treaty insulting, particularly a section that forced Germany to admit it was the sole guilty party for the cause of World War One.
What war cause Germany to bear the financial costs of World War 2 by making payments to the Allies?
The treaty of Versailles <><><> The above treaty required Germany to bear the financial costs of World War ONE.
How did treaty of Versailles lead to world war 1?
WW1 was the cause. The Treaty of Versailles was the peace settlement signed between Germany and the Allies after WW1. The Treaty was a direct cause of WW2 because Germany was dissatisfied with the harsh penalties imposed upon the country by the treaty. The above claim that Versailles 'was a direct cause of WW2' is American college mythology.
