Monday, February 8, 2010
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles crippled Germany's economy as well as the German population's morale. The treaty demanded large payments from Germany as well as demanded that Germany dispose of their planes and submarines, and reduce the size of their army to 100,000. these demands were seen as ways of keeping Germany down by its citizens and did nothing to promote peace in Europe. The Treaty of Versailles actually gave Germany more incentive to wage a second war. Overall, the harshness of the treaty failed to keep germany suppressed, however it did promote tension in Europe.
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Good points! It just goes to show that winning a war does almost nothing to resolve conflicts. By having the winners write the peace treaty, and having them impose to much on Germany, it only created bigger conflicts and tension among all the countries involved.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that the Treaty of Versailles was, more than anything else, responsible for Germany's resentful feelings towards other nations. While there is the benefit of being able to place all the blame of the war on another country and receive remuneration for the damages of the war, the treaty may have provoked Germany's already hostile attitude as the loser of the war.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what you are saying about how the Treaty of Versailles gave Germany more incentive to wage a second war because it only made Germany angrier and more inclined to strike back after being struck down by the Treaty of Versailles.
ReplyDeleteI liked your explanation on why the treaty of Versailles did not promote peace, but rather tension in Europe.
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