The Treaty of Versailles was passed in order to end WWI and addressed the condition of the economy post-war. The decisions contrived during the treaty were without Germany’s input, such as the full blame being on them and the amount of reparations due. This caused anger and resentment towards the Allied Powers, which only helped Hitler wiggle his way to the top.
For the Allies, the treaty only created what they thought was a type of peace that weakened Germany, secured the French border against any possible attacks and created an organization to hopefully ensure future world peace. Yet the backlash in Germany against the treaty was enormous. Territorial losses to the new Polish state on the Eastern Front, where Germany once found victory, outraged Germans. The demilitarism of the Rhineland provoked similar feelings, and hatred began to rapidly increase. The most probable resentment, however, was caused by the ‘War Guilt Clause’, which forced Germany to accept full blame and …show more content…
It could be argued that the Treaty of Versailles was the direct cause of World War 2. No doubt, the provisions of the treaty led to chaos and vulnerability within Germany that allowed leaders such as Hitler and the fascist party to rise to power. The abolishment of the Treaty of Versailles was a huge part of Hitler's campaign. However, as the major cause of World War 2 included appeasement demonstrated by the International Community, in the end it can then be stated that the Treaty of Versailles did not solely make World War 2 inevitable. Previous campaigns suggest that Adolf Hitler's intentions for Germany's international power were instinctive. And while the treaty's signing helped bring Hitler to power, it may be assumed that he would have influenced German politics regardless. The Treaty of Versailles built tensions and quickened the start, but was not the main motivation of World War
For the Allies, the treaty only created what they thought was a type of peace that weakened Germany, secured the French border against any possible attacks and created an organization to hopefully ensure future world peace. Yet the backlash in Germany against the treaty was enormous. Territorial losses to the new Polish state on the Eastern Front, where Germany once found victory, outraged Germans. The demilitarism of the Rhineland provoked similar feelings, and hatred began to rapidly increase. The most probable resentment, however, was caused by the ‘War Guilt Clause’, which forced Germany to accept full blame and …show more content…
It could be argued that the Treaty of Versailles was the direct cause of World War 2. No doubt, the provisions of the treaty led to chaos and vulnerability within Germany that allowed leaders such as Hitler and the fascist party to rise to power. The abolishment of the Treaty of Versailles was a huge part of Hitler's campaign. However, as the major cause of World War 2 included appeasement demonstrated by the International Community, in the end it can then be stated that the Treaty of Versailles did not solely make World War 2 inevitable. Previous campaigns suggest that Adolf Hitler's intentions for Germany's international power were instinctive. And while the treaty's signing helped bring Hitler to power, it may be assumed that he would have influenced German politics regardless. The Treaty of Versailles built tensions and quickened the start, but was not the main motivation of World War