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Germany was especially unhappy with article 231 of the treaty of versallies because it?
because article 231 was the war guilt clause, which stated that Germany was directly responsible for the war
What was the war guilt clause article 231?
It was basically an article saying that Germany took full responsibility for the war, and so agreed to pay the price for this. Hence the reparations and loss of land etc.
What did article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles say?
Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty also known as the "War Guilt Clause", lays sole responsibility for the war on Germany, which was to be accountable for all damage to civilian populations of the Allies.The exact text of the Article was as follows:The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.
Why was Germany so unhappy about article 231 of the treaty of Versailles?
Article 231 placed the blame of the war on Germany and it's allies. This meant that all losses and damages from the war were Germany's responsibility and they had to make reparations. Germany was unhappy with this article because it placed a huge debt on them.
Which part of the Treaty or Versailles was more important in causing immense anger in Germany was it The loss of territory in Europe or the War Guilt and reparations?
Definently Article 231, aka "The War Guilt Clause"
