Question

Look at the picture given below and answer the following question:

The Germans described the Treaty of Versailles as harsh and humiliating. Give any four reasons that justify this statement.

Answer 1

1. Germany lost large territories such as Alsace-Lorraine, and its boundaries were drastically reduced.
2. Germany had to pay very heavy war reparations, causing severe economic hardship.
3. Germany was forced to accept the War Guilt Clause, taking full blame for the First World War.
4. Germany’s military strength was sharply reduced with strict limits on its army and navy and no permission for an air force.