The War Guilt Clause
- Germany admits guilt to starting the war
- Germany accepts all parts of treaty
- Most hated part of treaty
The REsults of the Treaty of Versailles
- Germany to accept full responsibiltiy for the war (War Guilt Clause)
- Alsace- Lorraine returned to France
- Poland was given a strip of German land to access the sea (Polish Corridor)
- All colonies surrendered to the League of Nations
- 100 000 man limit on the army
- No navy or airforce
- Loss of merchant fleet
- Demilitarized the Rhineland
- Unification of Austria and Germany was forbidden
Interesting Fact
The most hated part of the treaty of Versailles was the War Guilt Clause, stating that Germany was responsible for the war. The leader of Germany had to sign the treaty, or face further attacks by the allies.
Quote
"Perhaps the single greatest cause of World War II was born out of the Peace Treaty that ended World War I: the war guilt clause."
-Adolf Hitler
-Adolf Hitler
Subjunctive Question
Would the League of Nations still be around today if the USA, Germany and Russia had of been a member?
summary
The war guilt clause made Germans admit to starting the war by signing the Paris Peace Treaty. This was the most hated part of the Treaty.