Question

Why was the Treaty of Versailles significant in shaping the post-World War I world?
Responses
A It allowed Germany to maintain its empire and territories.It allowed Germany to maintain its empire and territories.
B It imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to instability.It imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to instability.
C It offered peace to all European countries with reparations paid to Germany.It offered peace to all European countries with reparations paid to Germany.
D It allowed Germany to keep its military and naval forces.

Answer 1

B It imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to instability.

The Treaty of Versailles is significant because it placed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, contributing to economic hardship and political instability in the country, which ultimately played a role in the rise of extremist movements and the onset of World War II.