The Versailles Treaty

The Versailles Treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I. It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, assigning blame for the war primarily to them. The treaty aimed to ensure lasting peace by redrawing national borders and establishing the League of Nations, an organization intended to prevent future conflicts. However, many Germans felt humiliated and resentful, which contributed to political instability in Germany and the rise of Adolf Hitler. Ultimately, the treaty's terms are often cited as factors that led to World War II.